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The Verge marks Apple’s 50th anniversary with a photo-driven tour of its history, from Apple II and Macintosh roots through iMacs, iPhone, and flagship stores, showing how a rebellious startup grew into a global tech titan.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s 50th-anniversary finale will be a private, employee-only celebration at Apple Park with a guest performer (likely Paul McCartney); the Apple Park Visitor Center closes early, and there’s no public component expected, with the milestone on April 1 and the exact date of the finale unclear (March 31 or April 1).
Apple is prepping an elaborate 50th-anniversary celebration at Apple Park, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman describing it as a grand party and signaling hardware chief John Ternus could be center stage; the event is expected around Apple’s April 1 birthday, with unclear visibility for the public and prior global celebrations including Alicia Keys performances.
Apple is kicking off its 50th-anniversary celebrations with events around the world, including what appears to be a plaza performance at Chengdu’s Taikoo Li store amid a temporary closure, and a sold-out Today at Apple session featuring the K-pop group CORTIS at Seoul’s Myeongdong store, as part of March festivities ahead of its April 1, 2026 milestone, with photos promised on Apple Newsroom.
Apple will stage worldwide gatherings through March to mark its 50th anniversary, including a surprise Alicia Keys performance at the Grand Central store in New York; details on other locations are to be announced, with the milestone date on April 1, 2026.
Apple kicked off its 50th anniversary with a surprise Alicia Keys concert at Grand Central Terminal, inviting select media and YouTubers while keeping the performer secret until showtime. The temporary stage featured Keys’ pink piano, with Apple executives like Tim Cook on site, and members of the public in the area able to watch as Apple begins weeks of anniversary celebrations ahead of the milestone on April 1, 2026.
Apple is staging secret activity at its Grand Central Terminal store in NYC, featuring temporary walls, lighting, and a growing queue suggesting an in-person experience tied to its upcoming 50th anniversary, with a related Fifth Avenue closure for maintenance and invites signaling a special event.
Falcom plans to announce the final Trails game during its 50th anniversary in 2031 and finish it in 2032, with the plot for Trails Beyond the Horizon II already complete; development on a new Ys title has begun and more details on the Dragon Slayer Project will follow.
Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at planned celebrations for the company’s 50th anniversary (April 1, 2026), telling employees to stay tuned and promising some form of public celebration, as Apple reflects on its history and remains financially strong after a record quarter.
Twisted Sister has canceled its 2026 50th-anniversary reunion shows after Dee Snider resigned due to health challenges, including degenerative arthritis and heart issues; the run would have featured core members and was to be the group’s first tour since 2016, with the band saying the future will be determined in the coming weeks as Snider emphasized he’d rather walk away than perform in pain.
Twisted Sister has canceled all of its 2026 reunion performances due to Dee Snider's health challenges, including degenerative arthritis and heart issues, forcing the postponement of the planned 50th‑anniversary shows; Snider says he cannot sustain a full set and the band's future remains undecided.
Tim Cook told Apple employees that the company will mark its 50th anniversary this year, promising some form of celebration for the milestone on April 1, 2026, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The note comes as Apple recently posted an all-time revenue high driven by iPhone sales.
Lindsay Wagner, 76, reunites with Lee Majors, 86, for The Bionic Woman’s 50th anniversary, sharing an Instagram photo carousel and a tribute video; the moment underscores the show’s enduring cultural impact and Wagner’s continued prominence, including later work on Grey’s Anatomy.
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI in 2026 with special events, a powerful anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 5001, and the debut of the all-electric ID. Polo GTI, marking five decades of success for the iconic compact sports car.
Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' reissue has topped the UK Christmas Albums Chart, making it the band's first Christmas Number One and setting a record for the longest span between first and last Number One albums, over 50 years. David Gilmour celebrated this milestone, and the band also released special editions and pop-up stores to mark the occasion.