Steve Jobs Would Have Celebrated His 71st Birthday Today
Apple founder and former CEO Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, so today would have been his 71st birthday if he hadn’t died in 2011 at the age of 56.
In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded the Apple Computer Company to market Wozniak’s Apple I, a pioneering personal computer. Their collaboration led to the introduction of the Apple II in 1977, which greatly influenced the personal computer industry.
In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh, notable for its graphical user interface and the icon for the “1984” Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott. However, internal disputes led to Jobs’ exit from Apple in 1985. He then founded NEXT Inc., which specializes in advanced computing platforms.
In 1997, Apple acquired NEXT, bringing Jobs back to the company as interim CEO. Under his leadership, Apple revamped its product line and introduced groundbreaking products like the iMac, iPod, and iPhone. The Apple Computer Company was renamed Apple Inc. in 2007 as the company expanded its focus from computers to consumer electronics.
Jobs remained in the spotlight until his death in 2011, when Apple transformed into one of the world’s leading technology companies.
As expected, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared his thoughts about Steve on X (Twitter):
Steve was an amazing leader, innovator, and friend whose world-changing ideas drove us all forward. We celebrate his amazing life and legacy today, on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/ajHO2aVVlT
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 24, 2026
We miss you, Steve!
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