2. Early Life Howard Hughes was born December 24, 1905. Attended high school but dropped out of college.
3. Film Career Moved to L.A. in the 1920’s and began producing movies. Most of his films were financial successes.
4. Aviation Hughes was an aviation enthusiast and started Hughes Aircraft in 1932. Hughes Aircraft was a defense contractor that built planes and weapons for the U.S. military.
5. Aviation In 1939 Hughes purchased the majority of Trans World Airlines stock. Trans World Airlines was one of the largest airlines in the United States.
