No. 763 in the Index · Science
Howard Hughes
American aviator, engineer, industrialist, and film producer (1905–1976).
The record
Howard Hughes was an American aviator, engineer, industrialist, and film producer. Born on 24 December 1905 in Houston, Hughes died on 5 April 1976 in Houston at the age of 70.
Hughes studied at California Institute of Technology and Rice University. Honours include National Aviation Hall of Fame and Congressional Gold Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 76 languages, Howard Hughes is No. 763 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 December 1905, Houston
- Died
- 5 April 1976, Houston (aged 70)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film producer, film director, aircraft pilot
- Field
- Science
- Education
- California Institute of Technology, Rice University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 76
Did you know
70
Lived to 70.
24 Dec
Shares a birthday with James Prescott Joule and Ilham Aliyev.
141
One of 141 people in the Index born in Houston, with Hilary Duff.
76
Has a Wikipedia article in 76 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Howard Hughes
- FatherHoward R. Hughes Sr.
- MotherAllene Stone Gano
- SpouseElla Botts Rice
- SpouseJean Peters
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- National Aviation Hall of Fame1973
- Congressional Gold Medal
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