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Steve Wozniak is born
On August 8th, Steve Wozniak was born in San Jose, California. He quickly showed prowess with computers and electronics, creating his first computer at age 13. (Computer History museum). "Steve Wozniak" Computer History Museum. https://www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards/hall/steve-wozniak/ Accessed 3 November 2019 -
Wozniak leaves university and begins work at Hewlet Packard
In 1973 Wozniak began working at Hewlett Packard, where he began numerous side projects that eventually led to the creation of the Apple I. -
Co-Founds Apple with Steve Jobs
Using Steve Wozniaks personal computer the Apple 1, Wozniak and Jobs founded Apple Inc. “About.” Officially Woz, Woz.org, http://www.woz.org/about/. -
Apple II Releases
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak responded to consumer demand for the Apple I by releasing the Apple II, a personal computer that had colored graphics and a built in keyboard. The Apple II was designed by Steve Wozniak as well. "Steve Wozniak" Computer History Museum. https://www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards/hall/steve-wozniak/ Accessed 3 November 2019 -
Wozniak Crashes Plane
In 1981 Steve Wozniak was piloting a plane when it crashed, resulting in injuries and partial short term memory loss. Munford, Monty. “Crazy Things That You May Not Know About Steve Wozniak.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017, https://www.forbes.com/sites/montymunford/2017/03/20/crazy-things-that-you-may-not-know-about-steve-wozniak/#702cb8b17be5. -
Apple Macintosh
Steve Wozniak was part of the development team for the Apple Macintosh computer, which did not live up to the hype set by its predecessor, the Apple II. “The History of the Apple Macintosh.” Mac History, 29 Aug. 2016, https://www.mac-history.net/top/2011-01-24/the-history-of-the-apple-macintosh. -
Steve Wozniak departs from Apple
In 1985 Steve Wozniak left Apple, still reeling from the plane crash, and differences with the company. Bellis, Mary. “Learn All About Steve Wozniak, the Apple Computer Co-Founder.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 28 Oct. 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/steve-wozniak-biography-1991136. -
U.S. National Medal of Technology
In 1985 Steve Wozniak was awarded the U.S. National Medal of Technology, which is an award similar to the Inventors Hall of Fame, and is awarded by the president. “Steve Wozniak.” Computer History Museum, https://www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards/hall/steve-wozniak/. -
College Degree
Wozniak received a B.S. degree for electrical engineering as well as computer science from UC Berkeley in 1986 (Computer Science Museum). He returned to finish his studies after a hiatus beginning in 1973. https://news.berkeley.edu/2017/08/07/earthquake-drill-on-aug-11/ -
CL9 and the Universal Remote
In 1987 Steve Wozniak created the first programmable universal remote, which could control a variety of different devices. “Universal Remote.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Sept. 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_remote#History. -
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Steve Wozniak was one of the founders of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which is an organization that focuses on digital privacy and free speech. Portnoy, Erica, et al. “Electronic Frontier Foundation.” Electronic Frontier Foundation, https://www.eff.org/. -
Inventors Hall of Fame
In 2000, Steve Wozniak was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame which recognizes and honors those who create hugely important technology. -
Heinz Award for Technology
In 2000, Wozniak also received the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology. -
Wozniak publishes autobiography
Wozniak writes, "iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon,", which became a best seller, and detailed his life and legacy. Bellis, Mary. “Learn All About Steve Wozniak, the Apple Computer Co-Founder.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 28 Oct. 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/steve-wozniak-biography-1991136.
