By Emeka Blast 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Tesla CEO and former DOGE chief Elon Musk turns 54 today.
Happy 54th birthday to Elon Musk! 🎉
On June 28, 2025, the billionaire entrepreneur celebrated his 54th birthday amidst a year marked by significant personal and professional developments.
🎂 A Milestone Birthday
Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is renowned for his leadership roles in Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) . This year, he commemorated his birthday with a notable achievement in Tesla’s autonomous driving program: the first fully driverless Tesla vehicle successfully drove from the factory directly to a customer’s home .
🧠 Reflecting on the Year
Musk’s 54th year was characterized by a series of high-profile events:
Political Engagement: He served as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump and headed DOGE, focusing on government efficiency. However, he resigned in May 2025 following disagreements over budget cuts, leading to a public fallout with Trump .
Personal Life: Musk welcomed two more children, bringing his known total to 14.
Business Ventures: Tesla faced challenges, including a significant stock decline and a major Cybertruck recall. Meanwhile, SpaceX continued its ambitious missions, despite some setbacks .
💬 Public Celebrations
Musk acknowledged the birthday wishes from his supporters with a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter):
❤️ Thanks for the kind birthday wishes ❤️
His mother, Maye Musk, also shared a tribute, highlighting 54 aspects of Elon’s life and achievements, celebrating both his personal and professional milestones .
📈 Market Snapshot
As of June 28, 2025, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is trading at $323.63, reflecting a slight decline of 0.00638%. Dogecoin (DOGE), a cryptocurrency associated with Musk, is priced at $0.1637, experiencing a modest increase of
