1886 140 years ago Notable Births June 25

Henry H. Arnold, American general (died 1950)

On June 25, in the year 1886, Henry H. Arnold, American general (died 1950). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 25, a notable event in this corner of history.

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Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold was an American general officer holding the ranks of General of the Army and later, General of the Air Force. Arnold was an aviation pioneer, Chief of the Air Corps (1938–1941), commanding general of the United States Army Air Forces, the only United States Air Force general to hold five-star rank, and the only officer to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services. Arnold was also the founder of Project RAND, which evolved into one of the world's largest non-profit global policy think tanks, the RAND Corporation, and was one of the founders of Pan American World Airways.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 25, 1886 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 8 May 2026.

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