Apple discontinues the Apple IIe computer. This marks the end of the Apple II line of computers, which was co-created and lead-developed by Steve Wozniak. The Apple II was a pivotal product for Apple, bringing the company significant success and establishing it as a key player in the personal computer market. Discontinuation of the Apple IIe signaled the end of an era and Apple's shift towards the Macintosh line of computers.

Steve Wozniak is involved in a serious airplane accident while piloting his Beechcraft Bonanza A36TC shortly after takeoff from the Sky Park Airport in Scotts Valley, California. The plane stalled and crashed, resulting in severe injuries to Wozniak and his passengers. Wozniak suffered head injuries and anterograde amnesia, affecting his memory and leading to a temporary departure from Apple. The accident was a significant personal event that influenced his subsequent career decisions.

Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne formally establish the Apple Computer Company (now Apple Inc.). This marks the official beginning of their entrepreneurial journey to create and market personal computers. Ronald Wayne's participation was short-lived, selling his shares soon after, making Jobs and Wozniak the core founders. The name 'Apple' was chosen shortly after Jobs returned from an apple orchard in Oregon.

Steve Wozniak completes the basic design of the Apple I computer. This is a significant milestone as it marks the completion of the hardware, circuit board designs, and operating system for the Apple I, the computer that would later launch Apple Computer. This date is critical because it represents the culmination of Wozniak's individual efforts before the formal establishment of Apple Computer Company.