Birthdate: June 6, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States
Died: June 15, 2015
Kirk Kerkorian was a well-known Armenian-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who left a lasting mark on Las Vegas. As the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation, he was instrumental in developing large-scale resorts in the city, such as constructing the world’s largest hotel on three separate occasions. Kerkorian also purchased the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio. Noteworthy for his philanthropic work, he generously supported charitable causes in Armenia through the Lincy Foundation and backed the creation of a film shedding light on the Armenian genocide.
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