July 27

Woolf Barnato was born in London in 1898 and inherited a fortune from his family's diamond business. He became one of the famed Bentley Boys, driving Bentley cars to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times between 1928 and 1930. Barnato was also Chairman of Bentley Motors, overseeing its merger with Rolls-Royce in 1931. He set speed records, including the legendary 'Blue Train' challenge, driving from Cannes to Calais faster than France’s express train. A philanthropist and sportsman, he supported aviation and motor-racing clubs throughout Britain. Barnato's blend of competitive spirit and business acumen made him a celebrated figure of the interwar period. He died in 1948, leaving a legacy in both motorsport and industry.

James H. Kindelberger (1895–1962) was an American pilot-turned-businessman renowned for his leadership of North American Aviation. He began his career as a test pilot in the 1920s and joined the company in 1934. Under his guidance, North American produced iconic aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang and the B-25 Mitchell bomber during World War II. He implemented innovative production techniques that helped meet wartime demands and advanced aerospace manufacturing. After the war, Kindelberger steered the company into the jet era with developments like the F-86 Sabre. His visionary management shaped modern American aviation and left a lasting legacy in the aerospace industry.

Frank Zamboni was born in Eureka, Utah, in 1901 and moved to California with his family as a child. He initially operated a refrigeration and air conditioning business before turning to ice rink equipment. In 1949, Zamboni developed the first self-propelled ice resurfacer, revolutionizing rink maintenance worldwide. He founded the Zamboni Company in 1950 and secured patents for his innovative designs. His machines became standard equipment in ice rinks across the globe, contributing to the growth of ice sports. Zamboni was posthumously inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport's infrastructure. He passed away on July 27, 1988, leaving a global legacy with his eponymous machines.

Isaac Saba Raffoul (1923–2008) was a visionary entrepreneur who transformed his family's business into a diversified conglomerate. Under his leadership, the group expanded into retail, textiles, and property development across Mexico. Raffoul's strategic investments modernized distribution networks and created thousands of jobs in the region. He was respected for his business acumen and ability to navigate complex economic landscapes. His legacy endures through the continued success of the companies he founded.

Born in 1964, Ilya Segalovich studied computer science at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. He co-founded Yandex in 1997 and served as its Chief Technology Officer, driving the development of its search algorithms. Under his leadership, Yandex grew into a leading internet company offering services in search, mapping, and advertising. Segalovich was known for his expertise in information retrieval and his advocacy for open-source software. He remained active in the tech community until his death from cancer complications in 2013, leaving a lasting impact on Russian IT.