2014 Event Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the Apple Macintosh; the computer had a 9-inch monochrome display, 128 KB of memory and a 3.5" slot for a floppy disk 1997 Death Alex Macintosh, broadcaster/actor (Hell Fight), dies at 72 1991 Event Apple releases Macintosh System 7.0 1984 Event Apple Computer unveils its Macintosh personal computer 1957 Birthday Robbie Macintosh, rock guitarist and vocalist, Pretenders 1937 Birthday Jay W. Macintosh, born in Gainesville, Georgia, actress, Sons and Daughters 1925 Birthday Alex Macintosh, broadcaster/actor, Hell Fight 1823 Event Charles Macintosh of Scotland begins selling raincoats (Macs) 1776 Birthday Charles Macintosh, Scotland, patented waterproof fabric
