Births on May 21

Armand Hammer

Born on May 21, 1898

Armand Hammer, American physician and businessman, founded Occidental Petroleum (d. 1990)

Armand Hammer (May 21, 1898 – December 10, 1990) was an American business manager and owner, most closely associated with Occidental Petroleum, a company he ran from 1957 until his death. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist", he was known as well for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.Hammer's business interests around the world and his "citizen diplomacy" helped him cultivate a wide network of friends and associates.

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Events on 1898

20 Apr

Spanish-American War
President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
10 Jun

United States Marine Corps
Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
3 Jul

Battle of Santiago de Cuba
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
23 Aug

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
13 Sep

Photographic film
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.

Births on May 21

Armand Hammer

Born on May 21, 1898

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Events on 1898

Spanish-American War

United States Marine Corps

Battle of Santiago de Cuba

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

Photographic film