August 14

Deaths - Business Leaders

1951day.year

William Randolph Hearst

(1863 - 1951)

American publisher and politician, founded the Hearst Corporation

American publisher and politician founded the Hearst Corporation

Influential American publisher and politician who built one of the largest media empires of the 20th century.

Born in San Francisco in 1863, William Randolph Hearst inherited the San Francisco Examiner and built it into a national media powerhouse. He expanded his empire with newspapers, magazines, and radio stations, popularizing “yellow journalism” with sensational reporting. As a U.S. Congressman from 1903 to 1907, he blended politics with publishing, championing progressive causes. Hearst commissioned Hearst Castle in California, becoming a prominent patron of the arts. He died on August 14, 1951, his legacy enduring in modern journalism and mass media conglomerates.

1951 William Randolph Hearst Hearst Corporation

1988day.year

Enzo Ferrari

(1898 - 1988)

Italian race car driver and businessman, founded Ferrari

Italian race car driver and businessman founded Ferrari

Italian racing driver and entrepreneur who founded the Ferrari automobile marque.

Born in Modena, Italy, in 1898, Enzo Ferrari began his motorsport career as a driver for CMN and Alfa Romeo. In 1929, he established Scuderia Ferrari as Alfa Romeo's racing division, nurturing young talent and striving for victory. After World War II, Ferrari founded Ferrari S.p.A. in Maranello, creating high-performance road and race cars. Under his leadership, Ferrari dominated sports car racing and later achieved success in Formula One championships. Known for his passion for speed and exacting standards, Ferrari focused on innovation, luxury, and exclusivity. His legacy endures today, as Ferrari remains one of the world's most celebrated and prestigious automotive brands.

Enzo Ferrari Ferrari