September 30

Born in Philadelphia, Wrigley moved to Chicago and began selling household products with promotional premiums. In 1892, he offered flavored chewing gum as a giveaway, but gum sales soon eclipsed his other products. He introduced iconic brands like Juicy Fruit and Doublemint, establishing Wrigley as a household name. Wrigley pioneered marketing innovations, including premiums, coupons, and radio sponsorships. He invested in the development of Catalina Island, shaping it into a luxury destination. Under his leadership, the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company expanded globally, influencing consumer culture.

Thomas W. Lamont was born in 1870 in Exeter, New Hampshire. He joined J.P. Morgan & Co. in 1898 and became a partner in 1912, shaping global financial markets. Lamont advised U.S. presidents on economic policy and was instrumental in negotiating agreements to stabilize European economies after World War I. He served as chairman of several corporate boards and donated generously to educational and cultural institutions. A patron of the arts and a trustee of Harvard University, he left a lasting impact on finance and philanthropy. Lamont died in 1948, remembered for his leadership in banking and charitable work.

Lester Maddox (1915–2003) was an American entrepreneur and populist politician who owned the Pickrick Restaurant in Atlanta. A fierce segregationist, he rose to prominence by refusing service to African Americans, symbolizing the resistance to civil rights. Maddox was elected the 75th Governor of Georgia in 1966, serving from 1967 to 1971. His administration implemented populist economic policies while maintaining segregationist rhetoric, even as federal mandates enforced integration. After his term, Maddox continued to influence Southern politics, later serving as Georgia's lieutenant governor from 1971 to 1975. His complex legacy reflects the tumultuous social changes of the era.

Lewis Nixon III (1918–1995) was an American businessman and U.S. Army captain who served as the intelligence officer for Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. A skilled strategist, he played a crucial role in planning operations such as the D-Day landings and the Battle of the Bulge. Nixon's leadership and calm under fire earned the respect of his men, famously documented in Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers. After the war, he became president of his family's liquor business but struggled with alcoholism. Despite personal battles, Nixon's wartime service left a lasting legacy of courage and professionalism.

Andy Bechtolsheim (born 1955) is a German engineer and entrepreneur known for co-founding Sun Microsystems in 1982. As one of the company's original chief architects, he designed the SUN workstation that helped establish network computing. Bechtolsheim also co-founded other successful technology ventures, including Granite Systems and Arista Networks. He holds multiple patents in computer systems and network hardware. After Sun Microsystems was acquired by Oracle, he continued to invest in and advise startups across Silicon Valley. Bechtolsheim's technical vision and leadership have had a profound impact on enterprise computing and internet infrastructure. He remains active as an investor and technology mentor.