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12 Dec, 1980

IPO creates 300 millionaires

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apple_logo_nasdaq-x-largeApple launches its IPO on  the NASDAQ selling 4.6 million shares at $22 per share.  As soon as the bell rung in the NYSE about 300 millionaires were instantly created, some 40 of which are Apple employees and investors. Steve Jobs, the largest shareholder, made $217 million dollars alone.