May 23

William Bradford was born in 1663 in England and emigrated to Pennsylvania. He became the first printer in New York, launching newspapers and printing legal documents. Bradford issued the first American newspaper in the colonies, spreading news and ideas. He printed currency for the Pennsylvania government and served as public printer for various colonies. His work facilitated communication between settlers and helped shape colonial public opinion. Bradford's printing enterprise laid the foundation for American journalism and publishing.

John D. Rockefeller was born in 1839 in New York and co-founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870. Under his leadership, Standard Oil grew into the world's first major petroleum trust. Rockefeller pioneered business practices in corporate management, integration, and pricing. He became one of the wealthiest individuals in history and used his fortune for philanthropy. In 1901, he established the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, later Rockefeller University. He donated over $500 million to causes in education, public health, and scientific research. Rockefeller's actions set new standards for large-scale charitable giving in the United States. He retired from business in the late 1890s to focus on his philanthropic efforts and family life.