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Born on August 11 in San Jose, California, to Francis Wozniak and Margaret Wozniak.
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Graduates from Homestead High School in Cupertino, California, where he develops a passion for electronics and engineering.
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Enrolls at the University of California, Berkeley, but drops out after one semester
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Attends the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Homebrew Computer Club, where he meets other tech enthusiasts and gains insights into computer design.
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Co-founds Apple Computer, Inc. with Steve Jobs, launching the Apple I computer. Wozniak designs the hardware and software for the Apple I.
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Releases the Apple II, which becomes a groundbreaking success in the personal computer market due to its color graphics
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Apple goes public, making Wozniak a millionaire. He continues to innovate but begins to step back from day-to-day operations.
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Leaves Apple after a series of conflicts with management, but remains a shareholder.
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Co-founds CL9 which creates the first programmable remote control, showcasing his ongoing commitment to innovation.
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Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his contributions to personal computing and technology.