Memorable Moments of Bill Gates, the Founder of Microsoft

Bill Gates, the founder and chairman of Microsoft, is about to step away from the daily operations of Microsoft and devote himself entirely to charity work. Gates' departure has left people with much reluctance to let go; his legendary rags-to-riches story is still widely admired. And behind his legendary tale are some lesser-known experiences worth exploring. As this moment of farewell approaches, *Wired* magazine once again recounts the memorable moments of Gates' life at the age of 53...

On October 28, 1955, Gates was born in Seattle. His grandmother Audrey gave him a nickname — "Trey," which is a poker term. Interestingly, Gates later indeed became an excellent poker player.