births
February 7, 1804
John Deere, American blacksmith and businessman, founded Deere & Company (died 1886)
John Deere (inventor)
John Deere was an American blacksmith, businessman, inventor and politician. He founded Deere & Company, one of the largest and leading agricultural and construction-equipment manufacturers in the world. Born in Rutland, Vermont, Deere moved to Illinois and invented the first commercially successful steel plow in 1837.
John Deere
Deere & Company, doing business as John Deere, is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment and lawn care equipment. It also provides financial services and other related activities.
February 7
February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 327 days remain until the end of the year.