When was the iPod released?

The iPod was first released on 10 October 2001. This marked a significant moment in the evolution of portable music, offering users a sleek and intuitive way to store and play their favourite songs. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, revolutionising how people listened to music on the go. The original iPod had a capacity of 5GB, which could hold up to 1,000 songs, a feature that was famously advertised as "1,000 songs in your pocket."