Birth of Howard Hughes, American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist.
Hughes Aircraft Company is founded to develop aircraft and aerospace technologies.
The massive H-4 Hercules aircraft, also known as the Spruce Goose, makes its only brief flight.
Hughes acquires significant control over Trans World Airlines, influencing the commercial aviation industry.
Death of Howard Hughes, marking the end of a significant era in aviation and entertainment history.