January 24

Ernst Heinkel was born in 1888 and became a leading figure in early aircraft design. He founded the Heinkel Flugzeugwerke in 1922, pioneering seaplanes and high-speed aircraft. Under his leadership, the company developed iconic planes such as the Heinkel He 111 bomber and the He 178, the world’s first turbojet-powered aircraft. Heinkel’s innovations in aerodynamics and propulsion advanced both civil and military aviation. After World War II, he contributed to the revival of German aerospace engineering. His entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise cemented his reputation as one of aviation’s most influential industrialists. Heinkel passed away in 1958, leaving a transformative legacy in aircraft manufacturing.

Born January 24, 1905, Marshall earned a law degree and began his career as an attorney before transitioning into the oil industry. He joined Koch Industries in the 1940s and rose through the ranks to oversee legal and business operations. His strategic investments and leadership helped expand one of America's largest privately held companies. In 1991, at age 86, he married model Anna Nicole Smith, attracting widespread media attention. After his death in 1995, his estate became the center of high-profile litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court.

Lynda Weinman was born on January 24, 1955, in California, USA. She studied fine arts and animation before becoming a web design pioneer. In 1995, she co-founded Lynda.com to offer online training in software and design. Under her leadership, Lynda.com grew into one of the largest e-learning platforms worldwide. She authored bestselling books on web design and multimedia. Microsoft acquired Lynda.com in 2015, expanding its reach to millions of learners. Weinman is recognized as a visionary in online education and digital media entrepreneurship.

Agus Martowardojo was born on January 24, 1956, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Indonesian diplomat parents. He earned a degree in economics from the University of Indonesia and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked in international banking, including positions at Citibank and Bank BCA. From 2013 to 2018, he served as governor of Bank Indonesia, steering monetary policy through global and domestic challenges. He implemented reforms to stabilize the currency, control inflation, and strengthen the banking sector. After his term, he was appointed Minister of Finance, overseeing fiscal policy and economic recovery. He is known for his pragmatic leadership and expertise in macroeconomic management.