History of Apple By domenicasg99 Period: Jan 1, 1976 to Dec 31, 2001 History of Apple Apr 1, 1976 Foundation of Apple. Foundation of Apple. Jul 6, 1976 Apple 1, Apple's first computer went on sale. Jan 1, 1981 Mike Markkula named Apple CEO; Jobs named chairman. May 22, 1983 John Scully takes over as president and CEO. Aug 12, 1983 Apple Lisa is released as Apple's first personal computer. Apr 23, 1984 The Apple Macintosh is released. External disk-drive required. Jun 25, 1984 The first Macintosh TV ad aired during the coveted Super Bowl half-time slot. Jan 22, 1985 Steve Jobs exits Apple. Launches the software company, NeXT. Aug 1, 1989 Mac Portable is released. Nov 7, 1991 Powerbook 100 is released; revolutionizes portabke computer line. Nov 25, 1993 Apple is ahead of its time in the tablet market with the release of Newton. Aug 5, 1996 Jobs returns to Apple. Jul 24, 1997 Steve Jobs named CEO upon Amelia's ousting. Title is made permanent one year later. Dec 16, 1998 The iMac makes computers cool. Mar 25, 2001 Apple's iPod was created. Opens first retail store.
