Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Jobs in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Steve Jobs, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Steve Jobs was a pivotal figure in the personal computer revolution. As co-founder of Apple Inc., he spearheaded the development of groundbreaking products, transforming the technology industry. He also founded NeXT and led Pixar to unprecedented success in animation. Jobs was renowned for his innovative vision, design aesthetic, and relentless pursuit of perfection, shaping the landscape of modern technology and entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

February 1946: Marriage of Paul Jobs and Clara Hagopian

In February 1946, Paul Jobs and Clara Hagopian married and moved to Wisconsin.

February 24, 1955: Birth of Steve Jobs

On February 24, 1955, Steven Paul Jobs was born. He later became known as a co-founder of Apple Inc., founder of NeXT, and chairman/majority shareholder of Pixar.

1955: Jobs' Birth and Adoption

In 1955, Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco and was adopted shortly afterward.

1955: Adoption of Steve Jobs

In 1955, after initial refusal by his biological mother, Steve Jobs was adopted by Paul Reinhold Jobs and his wife Clara.

1957: Adoption of Patricia Jobs

In 1957, Paul and Clara Jobs adopted Jobs's sister Patricia.

1959: Move to Mountain View, California

By 1959, the Jobs family had moved to the Monta Loma neighborhood in Mountain View, California.

1962: Schieble and Jandali divorced

In 1962, Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali divorced, and he lost contact with their daughter, Mona, for a time.

1967: Move to Cupertino

In 1967, the Jobs family moved to a new home in Cupertino, California, allowing Steve to change schools.

1968: First Year at Homestead High School

In late 1968, Jobs began his first year at Homestead High School, where he met Bill Fernandez and Steve Wozniak.

1970: Shift in Interests

During mid-1970, Jobs underwent a change, developing interests in music and literature alongside science and technology.

1970: Schieble raised Mona alone

In 1970, after divorcing her second husband, George Simpson, Joanne Schieble took Mona to Los Angeles and raised her alone.

1971: Visits to UC Berkeley and Freshman English Class at Stanford

In 1971, Jobs would visit Steve Wozniak at the University of California, Berkeley and by his senior year in late 1971, he was taking a freshman English class at Stanford.

September 1972: Enrollment at Reed College

In September 1972, Steve Jobs enrolled at Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

1972: Attendance and Withdrawal from Reed College

In 1972, Steve Jobs attended Reed College before withdrawing from it later that same year.

1972: LSD Use and Living with Brennan

In 1972, Steve Jobs began using LSD and rented a house with Chrisann Brennan before leaving for Reed College.

September 1973: Death of Neem Karoli Baba

Neem Karoli Baba died in September 1973. His death was significant to Jobs's spiritual journey in India later.

1974: Jandali abandoned students on a trip to Egypt

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the reason why Steve Jobs had no interest in meeting Jandali was finding a Seattle Times article about Jandali's abandonment of his students on a trip to Egypt in 1974.

1974: Travels Through India

In 1974, Jobs traveled through India, seeking enlightenment and later studying Zen Buddhism.

1974: Travels to India for Spiritual Teachings

In 1974, Steve Jobs traveled to India to visit Neem Karoli Baba at his Kainchi ashram with Daniel Kottke, seeking spiritual teachings.

1986: Clara Jobs diagnosed with lung cancer

In 1986, Clara Jobs, Steve Jobs's adoptive mother, was diagnosed with lung cancer. This prompted Jobs to learn more about his adoption and search for his biological mother.

1986: Jobs contacted Schieble after Clara died

In 1986, Steve Jobs contacted his birth mother, Joanne Schieble, after Clara died. He did so after getting permission from his adoptive father, Paul Jobs.

1989: Jobs met Laurene Powell

In 1989, Steve Jobs met his future wife, Laurene Powell, when he gave a lecture at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she was a student. He was immediately smitten with her.

1990: Jobs proposed to Laurene Powell

Steve Jobs proposed to Laurene Powell on New Year's Day in 1990.

March 18, 1991: Jobs married Laurene Powell

On March 18, 1991, Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell married in a Buddhist ceremony at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. The ceremony was conducted by Jobs's guru, Kobun Chino Otogawa, with fifty people in attendance.

1991: Birth of Reed Jobs

In 1991, Reed Jobs, the first child of Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell, was born.

1992: Simpson fictionalized the search for their father in her novel

In 1992, Mona Simpson fictionalized the search for their father in her novel "The Lost Father".

March 5, 1993: Death of Paul Jobs

On March 5, 1993, Paul Jobs, Steve Jobs's father, passed away.

1995: Birth of Erin Jobs

In 1995, Erin Jobs, Steve Jobs's daughter, was born.

1998: Birth of Eve Jobs

In 1998, Eve Jobs, Steve Jobs's daughter, was born. She is a fashion model.

2003: Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor

In 2003, Steve Jobs was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.

July 2004: Jobs Undergoes Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

In July 2004, Steve Jobs underwent a pancreaticoduodenectomy (or "Whipple procedure") to remove a cancerous tumor after initially refusing surgery and trying alternative treatments for nine months. Tim Cook ran Apple during his absence.

January 2006: Cancer Recurrence

In January 2006, it was known only to a select few that Steve Jobs's cancer had returned. Jobs confided in Bob Iger that he hoped to live until his son Reed's high school graduation in 2010.

January 5, 2009: Jobs Announces Hormone Imbalance

On January 5, 2009, Steve Jobs announced on Apple.com that he had been suffering from a "hormone imbalance" for several months.

April 2009: Jobs Undergoes Liver Transplant

In April 2009, Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplantation at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. His prognosis was described as "excellent".

2009: Roy E. Disney's Death

Roy E. Disney, a Disney family member who criticized Michael Eisner for souring Disney's relationship with Pixar, died in 2009.

October 5, 2011: Death of Steve Jobs

October 5, 2011 marks the date of Steve Jobs's death. He was an American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding Apple Inc.

October 7, 2011: Private Funeral Held for Steve Jobs

On October 7, 2011, a small private funeral was held for Steve Jobs. The details were not made public out of respect for his family.

October 16, 2011: Steve Jobs Day and Memorial at Stanford

On October 16, 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown declared it to be "Steve Jobs Day". On that day, an invitation-only memorial was held at Stanford University with high security. Attendees included tech company executives, media, celebrities, politicians, and Jobs's family and friends.

October 19, 2011: Apple Memorial Service for Steve Jobs

On October 19, 2011, Apple employees held a private memorial service for Steve Jobs on the Apple campus in Cupertino. The memorial was attended by Jobs's widow, Laurene, Tim Cook, and other notable figures.