Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes was an American businessman, aviator, investor, and film producer who was born in 1905. He went on to become one of the most influential figures of his time. His companies, including Hughes Aircraft and the Hughes Tool Company, were among the largest and most successful in their respective industries. In addition to his business success, Hughes was also a skilled aviator and set several world records for air speed and altitude. His production company, RKO Pictures, was one of the most successful of its time. He became increasingly isolated in his later years, and his health declined until he died in 1976. Howard Hughes died on April 5, 1976, at the age of 70. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $2.5 billion. This would be equivalent to several billion dollars in today’s currency because of inflation.