With Steve Jobs’ resigning lets take a look back at some of the memorable events in his career.
June 5, 1977
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sold the Apple II for the first time.
Jan. 22, 1984
During the Super Bowl, Jobs introduced the world to Macintosh computer during Superbowl XVIII with a Ridley Scott-directed TV commercial that aired only one time.
1985-1996
A new turn to Jobs career which actually led Jobs to build NeXTSTEP which ended up being the foundation of Mac OS X. Jobs left Apple with some major employees to attempt to build a university workstation powerful enough for DNA simulations. Jobs would up building NeXT machine but it did not sell well with a price tag of $9999.
Dec. 20, 1996
Jobs comes back to Apple determined to make Apple profitable. Jobs quickly axed the following projects that were going on at Apple: the Newton, Cyberdog and OpenDoc.
Jan. 24, 2006
Shortly after leaving Apple, Jobs made a $5 million investment in a collection of computer graphics experts. They were assembled by George Lucas and eventually became Pixar. On January 24, 2006 he dealt Pixar to Walt Disney Co. for $7.4 billion and wound up with a seat on the board of Disney.
Jan. 9, 2007
On this date during his MacWorld keynote speech introduced what would become the iPhone and has sold over 100 million copies world wide. During his speech he announced that Apple will reinvent the phone with one that functions as a cell phone, portable internet device, and music player.
April 3, 2010
On March 12, 2010 Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPad from U.S. customers but it was April 3, 2010 the Wi-Fi version of the iPad went on sale in the United States. The Wi-Fi + 3G version was released on April 30. In total, Apple sold more than 15 million first generation iPads prior to the launch of the iPad 2. 300.000 the first weekend and 3 million the first 80 days, yes just another big hit for Jobs. The iPad has destroyed the competition and revolutionized audio-visual media. Now you can access books and your favorite movies from anywhere with a WiFi or 3G connection.
March 2, 2011
On March 12, 2010 Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPad from U.S. customers but it was April 3, 2010 the Wi-Fi version of the iPad went on sale in the United States. The Wi-Fi + 3G version was released on April 30. Apple sold 300.000 the first weekend and 3 million the first 80 days! Yes, just another big hit for Jobs. The iPad has destroyed the competition and revolutionized audio-visual media. Now you can access books and your favorite movies from anywhere with a WiFi or 3G connection. In total, Apple sold more than 15 million first generation iPads prior to the launch of the iPad 2.
August 24 2011
Letter from Steve Jobs
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
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