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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California. He launched the Apple II at age 22 and introduced the Macintosh at 29.
Steve Jobs was born in 1955 and lived to age 56. Anyone born before 1955 is older than Steve. Anyone over 56 is older than Steve ever was.
Born
February 24, 1955
San Francisco, California
World pop: ~2.8B
Died
October 5, 2011
World pop: ~7B
Steve's age at death
56
Your age
20
Are you older than Steve Jobs?
No — Steve Jobs was born in 1955. You were born in 2006, making you 51 years younger. Steve lived to age 56. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Steve was when he died.
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Steve's Life Timeline
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California. He was adopted shortly after birth and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jobs showed an early interest in electronics and design, which would later influence his career in technology. He attended Reed College for a brief period before dropping out, but he continued to audit classes that interested him, including calligraphy, which would later play a significant role in Apple's design philosophy.
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In 1976, at the age of 21, Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, introducing the Apple I computer. The company gained significant traction with the launch of the Apple II in 1977, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products. Jobs was 30 years old when he introduced the Macintosh in 1984, which was notable for its graphical user interface. After a brief departure from Apple, he returned in 1997 and led the company to unprecedented success with products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, fundamentally changing the technology landscape.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His legacy includes not only the revolutionary products he helped create but also the impact he had on design and technology. Jobs is remembered as a visionary leader who transformed multiple industries, including personal computing, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. His influence continues to be felt in the tech world and beyond.
Co-founded Apple Inc.
Steve Jobs was 21 years old when he co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. This venture marked the beginning of a technological revolution, as Apple would go on to create some of the most influential products in the tech industry.
Steve Jobs was 21 years old when he co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched the Apple II
Steve Jobs was 22 years old when he launched the Apple II, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers. This product played a crucial role in establishing Apple as a leader in the personal computing market.
Steve Jobs was 22 years old when he launched the Apple II in 1977. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Introduced the Macintosh
Steve Jobs was 29 years old when he introduced the Macintosh in 1984. This was significant as it was one of the first personal computers to feature a graphical user interface, changing how users interacted with computers.
Steve Jobs was 29 years old when he introduced the Macintosh in 1984. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Departed from Apple
Steve Jobs was 30 years old when he left Apple in 1985 following a power struggle within the company. This departure led him to found NeXT, which focused on advanced computer workstations.
Steve Jobs was 30 years old when he departed from Apple in 1985. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Returned to Apple
Steve Jobs was 42 years old when he returned to Apple in 1997. His return marked a turning point for the company, leading to a series of innovative products that revitalized Apple's brand and market presence.
Steve Jobs was 42 years old when he returned to Apple in 1997. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched the iMac
Steve Jobs was 43 years old when he launched the iMac in 1998. The iMac was notable for its unique design and ease of use, helping to reinvigorate Apple's sales and market position.
Steve Jobs was 43 years old when he launched the iMac in 1998. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Introduced the iPhone
Steve Jobs was 50 years old when he introduced the iPhone in 2007. This revolutionary device changed the smartphone industry and set new standards for mobile technology.
Steve Jobs was 50 years old when he introduced the iPhone in 2005. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Steve Jobs was 56 years old when he passed away on October 5, 2011. His death marked the end of an era for Apple and the tech industry, but his legacy continues to influence technology and design.
Steve Jobs was 56 years old when he passed away in 2011. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1957 | 2 | |
| 1958 | 3 | |
| 1959 | 4 | |
| 1960 | 5 | |
| 1961 | 6 | |
| 1962 | 7 | |
| 1963 | 8 | |
| 1964 | 9 | |
| 1965 | 10 | |
| 1966 | 11 | |
| 1967 | 12 | |
| 1968 | 13 | |
| 1969 | 14 | |
| 1970 | 15 | |
| 1971 | 16 | |
| 1972 | 17 | |
| 1973 | 18 | |
| 1974 | 19 | |
| 1975 | 20 | |
| 1976 | 21 | co-founded Apple Inc. |
| 1977 | 22 | launched the Apple II |
| 1978 | 23 | |
| 1979 | 24 | |
| 1980 | 25 | |
| 1981 | 26 | |
| 1982 | 27 | |
| 1983 | 28 | |
| 1984 | 29 | introduced the Macintosh |
| 1985 | 30 | departed from Apple |
| 1986 | 31 | |
| 1987 | 32 | |
| 1988 | 33 | |
| 1989 | 34 | |
| 1990 | 35 | |
| 1991 | 36 | |
| 1992 | 37 | |
| 1993 | 38 | |
| 1994 | 39 | |
| 1995 | 40 | |
| 1996 | 41 | |
| 1997 | 42 | returned to Apple |
| 1998 | 43 | launched the iMac |
| 1999 | 44 | |
| 2000 | 45 | |
| 2001 | 46 | |
| 2002 | 47 | |
| 2003 | 48 | |
| 2004 | 49 | |
| 2005 | 50 | introduced the iPhone |
| 2006 | 51 | |
| 2007 | 52 | |
| 2008 | 53 | |
| 2009 | 54 | |
| 2010 | 55 | |
| 2011 | 56 | passed away |
