"Celebrating the Legacy of the First Macintosh: A 1984 Revolution" The first Macintosh computer, famously known as the Mac, was unveiled by Apple Inc. on January 24, 1984, during a memorable presentation that showcased its innovative graphical user interface. The serial number of this groundbreaking machine, 2001, holds a special significance in the history of computing. This particular Mac was part of a limited production run that sought to introduce personal computing to the mainstream market