Steven Paul Jobs, known as Steve Jobs, was an American businessman, inventor, and investor who co-founded Apple Inc., revolutionizing the technology industry with innovative products and services. This timeline highlights key events and milestones in his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth of Steve Jobs
February 24, 1955
Steve Jobs was born to Abdulfattah Jandali and Joanne Schieble in San Francisco, California. He was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs shortly after birth.
Attends Reed College
1972
Jobs enrolled at Reed College but dropped out after a semester due to financial constraints. He later took a job at Atari and traveled to India in search of spiritual enlightenment.
Founding of Apple Computer Inc.
April 1, 1976
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Inc. in Jobs' family garage. They introduced the Apple I, a personal computer that was sold without a monitor, keyboard, or casing.
Introduction of Apple II
April 17, 1977
The Apple II was introduced at the West Coast Computer Fair, featuring color graphics and becoming one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers.
Apple Goes Public
1980
Apple Computer entered the stock market, making Jobs remarkably wealthy. The company's sales increased exponentially, reaching $139 million by 1980.
Departure from Apple
1985
After a power struggle with the company's board and CEO John Sculley, Jobs left Apple and founded NeXT, a computer platform development company.
Acquisition of Pixar
1986
Jobs purchased the computer animation division of Lucasfilm, which was spun off as Pixar. Pixar produced the first computer-animated feature film, "Toy Story", in 1995.
Return to Apple
1997
Apple acquired NeXT, bringing Jobs back to the company he co-founded. He became interim CEO and later permanent CEO, leading Apple's resurgence with innovative products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
Diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer
2003
Jobs was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor but initially refused traditional medical treatments in favor of alternative therapies. He later underwent surgery in 2004.
Resignation from Apple
August 24, 2011
Jobs resigned from Apple due to worsening health, handing over the reins to Tim Cook.
Death of Steve Jobs
October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs died at home, surrounded by his family, due to complications from his pancreatic cancer.
