1900 - 1986
Hyman Rickover was an American naval officer and engineer, best known as the "Father of the Nuclear Navy." Born on January 27, 1900, he played a pivotal role in the development of the U.S. Navy's nuclear propulsion program, overseeing the design and construction of the world's first nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Rickover's relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and safety standards fundamentally transformed naval operations and influenced the field of nuclear energy.