What Happened This Year 1966
People Who Died in 1966
Alfred P. Sloan
Businessman and philanthropist, General Motors
Born
May 23rd, 1875 150 years ago
Died
1966 59 years ago — 91 years old
Born in 1875, a prominent American businessman served as the president and later as the chairman of General Motors. Headed the company from 1923 to 1946 and played a pivotal role in its expansion, overseeing the introduction of innovative marketing strategies and management practices. Advocated for the development of a diversified range of automobiles tailored to different market segments, which contributed significantly to the automotive industry's structure. Established the Sloan Foundation in support of various educational and scientific initiatives.
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