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Apple is Founded
The international tech giant is founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak with the creation of the handmade Apple I. -
Apple I
The first product Apple releases is the Apple I, a hand built computer made by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. -
Mike Markkula Becomes Apple Chairman
Mike Markkula had played a big role in Apple, notably helping to oust Sculley and also loaned $250,000 in 1977, making him employee number 3. -
Macintosh
The first of the Macintosh series, this computer was revolutionary. -
Steve Jobs is Ousted from Apple
After John Sculley is hired as CEO, disagreements concerning Job's Lisa project and Macintosh arise, and Jobs is forced to leave. He founds the animation giant Pixar and NeXT. -
iPod
The first generation of the revolutionary line of i series products is released. -
Macbook
The first Macbook is released, which was and still remains one of the most popular laptops. -
iPhone
The first generation of the iPhone is released to the public, making a splash since it is far beyond all competing "smartphones". -
iPad
The first of the iPads is made, the only product of its kind t the time, it was stunning and was and still is very popular. -
Steve Jobs Dies from Cancer
Steve Jobs dies after his resignation from Apple in September 2011.