Steve Job's Life and Accomplishments

Birth

Feb 24, 1955

Steven P. Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California.

Personal computers

Nov 1, 1970

Jobs develops the first line of personal computers.

Macintosh

Jan 26, 1980

The first Macintosh computer is created.

NeXT and NextStep

Sep 26, 1985

Founds the NeXT computer, and starts the company NextStart.

National Medal of Technology

Oct 26, 1985

Jobs is awarded the National Medal of technology.

The Graphics Group

Sep 26, 1986

Jobs buys the Graphics Group, which is later renamed Pixar.

Jefferson Award for Public Service

May 12, 1987

Marriage

Mar 18, 1991

Steve Jobs married Laurence Powell on March 18th, 1991.

iMac

Aug 29, 1998

Apple releases the first iMac. It quickly becomes the fastest selling PC in history.

iPod

Feb 6, 2001

The first iPod is created and launched.

Apple Store

May 17, 2001

First Apple Store opens in Circa.

PGA Vanguard Award

Oct 24, 2002

Pancreatic Cancer

May 17, 2003

Steve Jobs is diagnoised for the first time with pancreatic cancer.

iTunes

Dec 22, 2003

The iTunes store becomes available for people to use.

iPhone

Sep 26, 2007

The first iPhone is created and launched.

CEO of the decade

Jan 21, 2009

Steve Jobs is named as the CEO of the decade.

Person of the Tear

Mar 31, 2010

Steve Jobs is named person of the tear by Financial Times.

Death

Oct 5, 2011

Cancer takes the life of Steve Jobs in the city of Palo Alto. He is recognized as the most innovative, imaginitive, and original inventors of our time.

Grammy Trustees Award

Jul 25, 2012

Jobs was awarded the Grammy Trustees Award.