Birth of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, to Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali. He was later adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs.
1955
1976
Founding of Apple Inc.
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in April 1976. The company was started in Jobs' family garage and aimed to develop and sell personal computers.
1980
Apple Goes Public
Apple Inc. went public on December 12, 1980. The initial public offering (IPO) was highly successful and made Steve Jobs a multimillionaire at the age of 25.
1984
Introduction of the Macintosh
Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh computer on January 24, 1984. The Macintosh was the first personal computer to feature a graphical user interface and a mouse, revolutionizing the industry.
1985
Departure from Apple
Steve Jobs resigned from Apple Inc. in September 1985 after a power struggle with the company's board of directors and then-CEO John Sculley.
1986
Acquisition of Pixar
Steve Jobs purchased The Graphics Group (later renamed Pixar) from Lucasfilm's computer graphics division for $10 million. Pixar would go on to become a leading animation studio.
1988
Founding of NeXT Inc.
Steve Jobs founded NeXT Inc. in 1988. The company developed high-end workstations intended for the higher education and business markets.
1996
Apple Acquires NeXT
Apple Inc. acquired NeXT Inc. in 1996 for $429 million. This acquisition brought Steve Jobs back to Apple, marking the beginning of a new era for the company.
1997
Return to Apple
Steve Jobs returned to Apple as an advisor in 1997 and soon became the interim CEO. His return was pivotal in revitalizing the company.
1998
Introduction of the iMac
Steve Jobs introduced the iMac in 1998. The iMac was notable for its innovative design and ease of use, helping to turn Apple's fortunes around.
2001
Launch of the iPod
Steve Jobs introduced the iPod in 2001. The iPod revolutionized the music industry by allowing users to carry thousands of songs in their pockets.
2003
iTunes Store Launch
Steve Jobs launched the iTunes Store in 2003, which allowed users to purchase and download music legally. This innovation changed the way people bought and listened to music.
2007
Introduction of the iPhone
Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone on January 9, 2007. The iPhone combined a phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator into one device, revolutionizing the smartphone industry.
2010
Launch of the iPad
Steve Jobs introduced the iPad in 2010. The iPad created a new category of portable computing devices, bridging the gap between smartphones and laptops.
2011
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO
Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple Inc. on August 24, 2011, due to health issues. He was succeeded by Tim Cook but remained as Chairman of the Board until his death.
2011
Death of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. His death marked the end of an era in the technology industry.
