Howard Robard Hughes Jr. died on board an aircraft en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. Kidney failure was recorded as the cause of death. This marked the end of the life of a complex and influential figure in American history.

Howard Hughes arrived in Las Vegas and moved into the Desert Inn. His presence transformed Las Vegas, as he began buying several hotel-casinos and worked to change the city's image. This marked the beginning of Hughes' significant influence in Las Vegas.

Howard Hughes married actress Jean Peters at a small hotel in Tonopah, Nevada. This marked a significant personal event in Hughes' life, although the marriage was kept relatively private.

The Hughes H-4 Hercules, nicknamed the 'Spruce Goose', flew only once for one mile (1.6 km), and 70 feet (21 m) above the water, with Howard Hughes at the controls. This event took place after Hughes was summoned to testify before the Senate War Investigating Committee to explain why the H-4 development had been so troubled. The flight was a symbol of Hughes' determination and engineering prowess.

Howard Hughes was almost killed during the first flight of the XF-11 near Hughes Airfield in Culver City, California. An oil leak caused one of the contra-rotating propellers to reverse pitch, leading to a crash in Beverly Hills. Hughes sustained severe injuries but survived. This event had a profound impact on Hughes' health and marked the beginning of his long-term dependence on painkillers.

Howard Hughes and his crew completed a flight around the world in just 91 hours (three days, 19 hours, 17 minutes), breaking the previous record of 186 hours. This achievement significantly elevated Hughes' public profile and cemented his legacy as a pioneering aviator.

Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental airspeed record by flying non-stop from Los Angeles to Newark in seven hours, 28 minutes, and 25 seconds (beating his own previous record of nine hours, 27 minutes). His average ground-speed over the flight was 322 mph (518 km/h). This further solidified his position as a leading figure in aviation and showcased his skills as a pilot and engineer.

Howard Hughes, flying the Hughes H-1 Racer, set a landplane airspeed record of 352 mph (566 km/h) over his test course near Santa Ana, California. This achievement demonstrated Hughes' prowess in aviation and the innovative design of the H-1 Racer, solidifying his reputation in the aviation world.

Howard Hughes Jr. married Ella Botts Rice in Houston, Texas. This marriage marked a new chapter in Hughes' life as he pursued his ambitions in the film industry, leading them to relocate to Los Angeles.

Howard Hughes' certificate of baptism, recorded in the parish register of St. John's Episcopal Church in Keokuk, Iowa. This document lists his date of birth as September 24, 1905, which conflicts with other records stating December 24, 1905, as his birth date.

Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. While some records indicate a different date and location, a 1941 affidavit and other sources point to this date. This marks the beginning of the life of a man who would become a prominent figure in aviation, film, and business.