Steve Jobs & the History of Apple Inc.

Steve Jobs and Steve Wonzniak meet

Jun 1, 1969

Bill Fernandez introduces Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
Without this introduction, there would not be an Apple Inc.

Homebrew Computer Club

Mar 1, 1976

Woz and Jobs show off the early Apple I Motherboard to the Homebrew Computer Club.
This was the first step in the right direction for Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak; the members of the Homebrew Computer Club were very interested in what the pair was showing them.

Apple founded

Apr 1, 1976

Apple Computer Company is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne.
Apple was finally taking shape and becoming a real company. However, Wayne wasn't very interested in working with the pair and he handed back his share of the company shortly after the incorporation of Apple.

First Product Sold

Jul 20, 1976

The Apple I computer went on the market in July, 1976. It was sold as a motherboard equipped with CPU, RAM, and basic textual-video chips; which is less than what is today considered a complete personal computer.
This was the first Apple product to be made available to the public.

The Apple II PC

Jan 20, 1978

The Apple II becomes the first mass-market personal computer, with impressive sales around the US. Apple becomes a symbol of the personal computing revolution.
This was another huge step forward for Apple; this was their first consumer friendly personal computer.

John Sculley

Apr 8, 1983

Pepsi Co. CEO John Sculley becomes Apple's CEO.
Sculley immediately joins and takes over the company; trying to over throw Jobs in a sense.

The Mac is Born

Jan 1, 1984

In 1984 the first Macintosh was developed. It was an important moment in Apple and computer history because it had high-level graphics for the time and it helped to develop the desktop publishing market.

NeXT

Sep 17, 1985

After being ostricized from Apple Inc., Steve Jobs creates a new company; NeXT. NeXT developed and built computer workstations intended for higher education and business markets.
Even though Steve's "baby" was Apple, he proves that he can walk away do something great.

Return to Apple

Dec 20, 1996

After resigning, Steve Jobs was begged to return to Apple. Apple was around 100 days away from going bankrupt when Jobs returned. It was his positive attitude that helped get the company back to where it once was.
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the iMac

Jan 1, 1998

Jobs' return to Apple was probably the best thing for the company. His creative mind allowed for the design and creation of the iMac in 1998. With the rapid development of the Internet, the iMac's selling point was fast and convenient. It was relatively afforadable and very user friendly. This is what helped put Apple's name back out there.

First Retail Stores

May 19, 2001

Apple opened it's first retail stores in Tysons Corner, Virginia and Glendale, California.
This was a great accomplishment for Apple and helped moved them forward in the computer technology industry.

Metastatic Insulinoma

Jan 1, 2003

In 2003 (unknown date), Steve Jobs was diagnosed with Metastatic Insulinoma, a rare form of pancreatic cancer that causes excessive secretion of the hormone insulin and can spread to other parts of the body. It has a poor prognosis.
This is significant because it was the cause of death for Steve Jobs.

Rest in Peace, Steve Jobs

Oct 5, 2011

On October 5, 2011, the beloved founder of Apple, Inc., passed away due to cancer. He lived a full life, full of ups and downs. He created one of the most popular personal computer, smartphone and tablet companies worldwide. He will never be forgotten.