Elon Musk, mom Maye Musk mark tech billionaire's 53rd birthday with throwback photos. Seen viral pics yet?

Elon Musk, born in 1971 in South Africa’s Pretoria, turned 53 today. His mom, Maye Musk, shared a special wish for him on X, along with a throwback picture.

Published on: Jun 28, 2024, 13:17:36 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Elon Musk turned 53 today, and expectedly, social media - especially X - is flooded with wishes for this tech billionaire. From listing his accomplishments to wishing him a very “Happy birthday”, netizens have shared a variety of posts. One of those shares came from none other than Elon Musk himself. Taking to his platform X, he shared a throwback picture from thirty years ago.

Elon Musk's mom, Maye Musk, took to X to share this throwback photo and wish him a happy birthday with a special message. (X/@mayemusk, Reuters)

The SpaceX CEO kept his post’s caption simple and wrote, “30 years ago.” The photo he shared shows a young Musk in his 20s. He is seen wearing a brown shirt and standing with the American flag as a backdrop.

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His photo received comments from many, including a very special person - his mother, Maye Musk. Resharing the picture, she wrote, “Thank you for 53 years of happiness and admiration. Love you,” and concluded her comment with heart emoticons.

Take a look at Elon Musk’s post here:

Earlier, in a separate post, Maye Musk also wished his son a happy birthday while sharing a sweet memory from when he was four. “Happy Birthday. Thank you for 53 years of joy and excitement. Hoping you smile today as much as you did on your 4th birthday, after seeing the cake your Aunt Lynne made for you,” she wrote as she posted the picture. She wrapped up her post by writing how she is proud of him.

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The photo shows Elon Musk in a blue shirt looking at a cake kept in front of him on a table.

Take a look at this share by Maye Musk:

Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His father, Errol Musk, was an engineer, and his mother, Maye Musk, was a professional model. He recently welcomed his 12th child and his third with Shivon Zilis, director of special projects at his company, Neuralink Corp.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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