Macintosh Computer Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Tuesday, January 24th. There are until the next observance.

Macintosh Computer Day, observed on January 24, commemorates the same day in 1984 that the first Macintosh computers, the forerunner of today’s Apple PCs, were released to the public. The Macintosh entered the consumer market as an alternative to conventional computers, ushering in a new era of freedom and creativity, and it remains the favored system for creatives and technologists worldwide.

📆 When is Macintosh Computer Day?

This year, Macintosh Computer Day is on January 24th. It is the 4th Tuesday in January; in 2024, it is on Wednesday.

Countdown to Macintosh Computer Day

Did you know: In 1976, the handmade Apple I was released. Only six of the 200 are still running, and one of them sold at auction in May 2012 for about £407,000.

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📜 History of Macintosh Computer Day

Apple continued to fight IBM, but decades later, with the debut of iPhones and iMacs, Apple would take control of the industry in one of the largest and longest-lasting comebacks in the history of any business.

☑️ Macintosh Computer Day facts

Ronald Wayne drew the first logo
Ronald Wayne created the initial Apple logo as well as the Apple I user manual. After only two weeks, he sold his stock for $1,500 to satisfy a debt. It was valued at $22 billion at the time.

Steve Jobs left Apple for a while
Steve Jobs was fired as Apple CEO in 1985, less than 18 months after releasing the Macintosh, due to a power conflict with the board of directors. He wouldn’t be back until 1996.

The software updates had unusual names
Until recently, all Mac OS X software releases have been named after large cats.

Things to do on Macintosh Computer Day

Get a new computer
If you’re looking for a new laptop or desktop computer, Macs are a great option. Take a look at some of the reasons why people adore them and decide whether it’s the right fit for you!

Learn more about Mac
The “Steve Jobs” film is fantastic, and it contains a wealth of information on the history of the Macintosh that you may find intriguing. We recommend checking it out!

Share your love
Share a selfie with your favorite Apple product on social media!

📅 Macintosh Computer Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2024 January 24 Wednesday
2025 January 24 Friday
2026 January 24 Saturday
2027 January 24 Sunday
2028 January 24 Monday

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