July 03

Born in Istanbul and raised in Greece, Stavros Niarchos founded his own shipping company in the 1930s. He pioneered large-scale oil tanker operations and diversified into banking, media, and real estate. Niarchos engaged in a competitive rivalry with Aristotle Onassis but established a legacy through philanthropic contributions to culture and education. He commissioned the Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens and donated art collections to museums worldwide. His business acumen and international influence made him one of the richest figures of his era until his death in 1996.

Richard Mellon Scaife was born in 1932 into the prominent Mellon banking and industrial family. He became the primary owner of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and used his considerable wealth to fund conservative causes, think tanks, and investigative journalism. Scaife was a major backer of political and educational initiatives, donating hundreds of millions of dollars during his lifetime. His support for the Heritage Foundation and the American Spectator shaped the landscape of American conservatism. Despite controversies over his political involvement, he was recognized for his philanthropic impact on cultural and public policy institutions. Scaife passed away in 2014.

Scott Borchetta, born July 3, 1962 in Boise, Idaho, launched his music career working at a local record shop before moving to Nashville. In 2005, he founded Big Machine Label Group, signing then-unknown artist Taylor Swift. Under his leadership, the label achieved record-breaking success and expanded to include country, pop, and rock imprints. Borchetta has been named Billboard's Country Executive of the Decade for his innovative approach to artist development. He oversees a roster of renowned artists and has diversified into publishing, management, and streaming ventures. His entrepreneurial spirit continues to shape the modern music industry.