1905–1976
Howard Hughes
American aviator, engineer, industrialist, and film producer
70years old at death
25,670days lived
51%of the people on this site died younger
Howard Hughes was born on 24 December 1905 and died on 5 April 1976, aged 70 years and 103 days. That is 25,670 days in all.
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