July 09

King Camp Gillette was born in 1855 in Wisconsin and began his career as a traveling salesman.\nInspired by the idea of affordable safety razors, he patented the disposable razor blade concept in 1901.\nGillette's innovation made shaving more accessible and convenient, transforming men’s grooming habits worldwide.\nHe co-founded the Gillette Company, which rapidly grew into a leading global brand.\nGillette also advocated for social and economic reforms through his writings and speeches.\nBy the time of his death in 1932, his company had sold millions of razors and blades across the globe.

David Azrieli was born in 1922 in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland and survived the Holocaust. He emigrated to Canada in 1950 and founded the Azrieli Group, developing shopping centres and office towers. Azrieli designed the iconic Azrieli Centre in Tel Aviv, a landmark of Israeli architecture. Through the Azrieli Foundation, he supported education, architecture, and Holocaust remembrance initiatives. His philanthropy endowed scholarships and research centres at universities in Canada and Israel. Azrieli received honours including the Order of Canada and Israel's highest civilian awards. He passed away in 2014, remembered for transforming the skylines of multiple countries and his charitable legacy.

Eileen Ford was born in 1922 in New York City and co-founded Ford Models with her husband Jerry in 1946. She discovered and nurtured talents like Christie Brinkley, Naomi Campbell, and Gia Carangi. Under her leadership, Ford Models became one of the world's leading agencies, setting standards for professionalism. She expanded the business into talent management and exclusive fashion events. Ford's keen eye and mentorship helped launch the careers of generations of supermodels. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Eileen Ford passed away in 2014, leaving a lasting impact on fashion and modeling.

Henry Ross Perot (1930–2019) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems, revolutionizing information services. He ran as an independent candidate in the 1992 and 1996 U.S. presidential elections, gaining widespread support with his message on fiscal responsibility. Perot championed the reduction of the national debt and used infomercial-style presentations to communicate his policies. His grassroots campaign highlighted the 'giant sucking sound' of jobs moving overseas, resonating with working-class voters. Beyond politics, he was known for his philanthropic efforts in education, health care, and veterans' causes.