Steve Jobs — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Steve Jobs.
1955
Born on February 24 in San Francisco, California (adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs)
1976
Co-founded Apple Computer Company with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in Los Altos, California
1977
Apple II computer released, becoming one of the first highly successful mass-produced personal computers
1985
Resigned from Apple after power struggle with CEO John Sculley; founded NeXT Computer Company
1986
Acquired Graphics Group from Lucasfilm and founded Pixar Animation Studios
1997
Returned to Apple as interim CEO; secured strategic investment from Microsoft
2001
Introduced the iPod, revolutionizing portable music and digital entertainment
2007
Unveiled the iPhone, fundamentally transforming mobile computing and telecommunications
2010
Released the iPad, creating a new category of tablet computing devices
2011
Resigned as CEO of Apple on August 24; died on October 5 from cancer-related complications at age 56