Elon Musk marked his 55th birthday on June 28, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans, entrepreneurs, and public figures celebrating his career and influence.

Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, Musk developed an interest in computers at a young age and reportedly created and sold a simple video game as a teenager before going on to lead companies including Tesla, Inc., SpaceX, and xAI.

To celebrate his birthday, supporters shared:

Rare childhood photographs of Musk.

Fan artwork featuring SpaceX Starship and Tesla Optimus.

Messages praising his work in reusable rockets, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and his advocacy for free speech.

Among those sending birthday wishes was Mike Lee, while Musk acknowledged many of the greetings on social media, responding to several with heart emojis.

The birthday celebrations highlighted Musk's journey from a young programmer in South Africa to one of the world's most influential technology entrepreneurs.