The Story of Bill Lear
A famous jetmaker that invented the 8 track
June 26, 1902
One hundred twenty-two years ago today, William "Bill" Lear, American inventor, businessman, and founder of Lear Jet, Inc., was born in Hannibal, Missouri. After completing eighth grade, Lear quit school to become a mechanic and eventually joined the Navy at the age of 16 where he studied radio communication. Moving to the Chicago area afte…
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