Businessmen who died on April 5

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on April 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1976 Howard Hughes

  Howard Hughes was a legendary American business magnate, aviator, engineer, film producer, and philanthropist. He became one of the most influential and wealthiest figures of the 20th century, revolutionizing both the aviation industry and Hollywood filmmaking. Hughes was also notorious for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle in his later years, which has been widely documented. [bio]