This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in Elon Musk's early life and educational journey.
Birth
June 28, 1971
Elon Reeve Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa, to Maye and Errol Musk.
Creation of Blastar
1983
At the age of 12, Musk created his first software program, a space-themed video game called Blastar.
Move to Canada
1989
Musk moved to Canada at the age of 17 to attend Queen's University, avoiding mandatory military service in South Africa.
University of Pennsylvania
1992
Musk transferred to the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied business and physics, graduating with undergraduate degrees in economics and physics.