Celebrating the 68th Birthday of Steve Jobs, the Visionary Behind Apple’s Success
Remembering Steve Jobs: The Life and Legacy of Apple’s Co-Founder
Today, on what would have been Steve Jobs’ 68th birthday, people around the world are reflecting on the life and legacy of the co-founder and former CEO of Apple. Jobs, along with his business partner Steve Wozniak, founded Apple in 1976 and directed the development of some of the first personal computers, turning their garage start-up into what would become the world’s first trillion-dollar company.
Born in 1955 to Joanne Simpson and Abdulfattah “John” Jandali, Jobs was adopted and raised by Paul and Clara Jobs in Cupertino, California, where he graduated from high school and attended Reed College in Portland. However, Steve famously dropped out of college and became a “drop-in” student, attending art and philosophy classes while sleeping in friends’ dorms.
Steve Jobs was the public face of Apple for much of its history, representing a belief in premium design and craftsmanship that produced a seemingly endless array of highly acclaimed products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. His dedication to innovation and user experience made him a true pioneer in the technology industry, and his vision and leadership continue to inspire countless individuals around the world.
In a biography by veteran technology reporter Brent Schlender and Fast Company executive editor Rick Tetzeli, it was revealed that Steve Jobs refused to accept Tim Cook’s offer to transplant a portion of his functioning liver. Cook recounted the story, saying, “He cut me off at the legs, almost before the words were out of my mouth. ‘No,’ he said. ‘I’ll never let you do that. I’ll never do that.'”
Despite his reluctance to accept help for his own health issues, Jobs was known for his compassion and generosity towards others. In an interview with historian John Markoff as part of “An Evening with Original iPhone Innovators & Engineers” at the Computer History Museum, former Apple executive Scott Forstall shared how Jobs seemingly saved his life during a period of serious illness.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5th, 2011 at the age of 56 following a battle with pancreatic cancer in the years leading up to his death. When the news broke of his “peaceful” passing surrounded by his family, Apple acknowledged his death by flying company flags at half-mast outside their headquarters in Cupertino, California, with fans of the company leaving tributes outside Apple Stores around the world.
On this day, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a tribute to Jobs on Twitter, saying, “People with the most to teach live like they have the most to learn – and Steve loved learning. He was the most curious person I’ve ever met, which made him the best teacher I’ve ever known. Happy birthday, my friend.”
Steve Jobs’ impact on the world of technology and beyond is undeniable. His commitment to innovation and his unwavering vision for the future continue to inspire generations of entrepreneurs and dreamers. As we celebrate his life on this special day, we remember the profound impact he had on our world and the legacy he left behind.
- Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple in 1976 and developed some of the first personal computers, eventually turning their garage start-up into what became the world’s first trillion-dollar company with over 500 stores in 24 countries around the world selling some of the best smartphones, computers and tablets in the industry.
- Jobs was the public face of Apple for much of its history, representing a belief in premium design and craftsmanship that produced an endless array of highly acclaimed products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad.
- Steve Jobs passed away on October 5th, 2011 at the age of 56 following a battle with pancreatic cancer in the years leading up to his death.
- Apple acknowledged his death by flying company flags at half-mast outside their headquarters in Cupertino, California, with fans of the company leaving tributes outside Apple Stores around the world.
- In a biography by veteran technology reporter Brent Schlender and Fast Company executive editor Rick Tetzeli, it was revealed that Steve Jobs refused to accept Tim Cook’s offer to transplant a portion of his functioning liver. Cook said, “He cut me off at the legs, almost before the words were out of my mouth. ‘No,’ he said. ‘I’ll never let you do that. I’ll never do that.'”
- Former Apple executive Scott Forstall shared in an interview how Steve Jobs seemingly saved his life during a period of serious illness.
- On what would have been Steve Jobs’ 68th birthday, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a tribute to Jobs on Twitter, describing him as the most curious person he had ever met and the best teacher he had ever known.
