October 08

Born in Indianapolis in 1887, Donie Bush became a standout shortstop for the Detroit Tigers, debuting in 1906. He helped lead Detroit to consecutive American League pennants in 1907 and 1908. After his playing career, Bush managed the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates. In the 1920s, he bought and operated the Indianapolis Indians minor league club, showing his entrepreneurial spirit. Bush was known for his strategic mind, discipline, and contributions to player development. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and remained active in baseball until his death in 1972.

Co-founded Delta Air Lines in 1924 and served as its long-time president. Under his leadership, the company grew from a small crop-dusting operation to one of the world's largest airlines. He was instrumental in establishing reliable passenger air service across the United States. Woolman's business strategies laid the foundation for modern commercial aviation. He remained active in the airline industry until his passing in 1966.

Born in 1936, Rona Barrett rose to fame in the 1960s with her syndicated gossip column. She expanded into television with her own show, bringing celebrity news to millions. An early trailblazer in entertainment journalism, she helped shape the modern celebrity culture. Beyond reporting, Barrett launched a line of fashion products and authored memoirs. Her entrepreneurial spirit turned her media presence into a brand that endures today.

Bronislovas Lubys co-founded the fertilizer giant Achema, building it into a major European producer. He was appointed Prime Minister after Lithuania’s independence, steering early economic reforms. Lubys focused on privatization and market liberalization during his tenure. After politics, he returned to industry leadership and served in parliament. His dual legacy in business and government shaped post-Soviet Lithuania until his death in 2011.

Born October 8, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, Hastings earned a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and a master’s in computer science from Stanford University. He co-founded the software company Pure Software in 1991, which he later sold before launching Netflix in 1997. Under his leadership, Netflix pioneered the subscription DVD rental model and disrupted the industry with its online streaming platform launched in 2007. Hastings has overseen Netflix’s expansion into original content production, with award-winning series and films reaching tens of millions of subscribers worldwide. A philanthropist and education advocate, he also serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations and supports charter school initiatives.