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1901Jul, 20

Vehbi Koç

Vehbi Koç, Turkish businessman and philanthropist, founded Koç Holding (d. 1996)
Vehbi Koç (20 July 1901 – 25 February 1996) was a Turkish entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Koç Group, one of Turkey’s largest groups of companies. During his lifetime he came to be one of Turkey's wealthiest citizens.

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Events on 1901

  • 15Feb

    Alianza Lima

    The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
  • 25Feb

    U.S. Steel

    J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
  • 11Jun

    Cook Islands

    The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
  • 14Sep

    Assassination of William McKinley

    U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • 12Oct

    White House

    President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.