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Mark Zuckerberg stuns netizens as he wishes ‘Happy Birthday America’ while surfing in tux with US flag in hand

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has again shown his love for America as the United States marks 248th Independence Day on Thursday, July 4.

Published on: Jul 5, 2024, 01:26:29 IST
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Mark Zuckerberg, the founder, chairman and CEO of Meta, has again shown his love for America as the United States marks 248th Independence Day on Thursday, July 4.

Mark Zuckerberg wrapped up his video with Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" playing on the reel.
Mark Zuckerberg wrapped up his video with Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" playing on the reel.

Just like previous years, he's back surfing, waving the flag, enjoying a can of beer, and sporting a tux and his latest Zuck staple -- a chain necklace. In a unique video shared by the 37-year-old billionaire on his Instagram, he can be seen potentially donning a pair of Meta Ray-Bans, with the scenic mountains in the background.

On July 4, Americans annually celebrate the independence of thirteen American colonies from British colonial rule.

Every year, the CEO of Meta sends out a greeting to his followers, posting pictures of himself surfing on a hydrofoil and "smoking these meats".

To add a charm on his 2024 stunt, Zuckerberg wrapped up his video with Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" playing on the reel.

He also mentioned getting athletic after healing from an ACL tear and provided a sneak peek at his next possible appearance, which may involve growing out a mullet.

“Pure 8 month post-recovery surfing with a dry start right here,” the Meta CEO wrote.

The video shared on Instagram has amassed 307,628 likes and 11,487 comments so far.

Netzines react to Mark Zuckerberg's July 4th stunt

One X user asked the Meta CEO, “Hello @zuck my question is did you use AI in creating this video or you use green screen."

“Recovery never looked better," a second user wrote.

“The waters so cold" me falling every second on the board Zuck - “is it ?" Him effortlessly staying standing the whole time," a third user commented.

A fourth chimed in, “Why are we not talking about the fact that his suit is dry!” while one more reacted, saying, “I hate to admit it but Mark Zuckerberg has swagger.”

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More