Robert W. Gore

Robert W. Gore was an American engineer and scientist, inventor and businessman. Gore led his family's company, W. L. Gore & Associates, in developing applications of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ranging from computer cables to medical equipment to the outer layer of space suits. His most significant breakthrough was likely the invention of Gore-Tex, a waterproof and breathable fabric popularly known for its use in sporting and outdoor gear.

15 April 1937

Born on the same birth date (15 April 1937): Bob Luman

Born on the same birth day (15 April): Aida Mollenkamp • Andrés D'Alessandro • Bob Luman • Chris Huffins • Elmer Gedeon • Jeffrey Archer • Karel Kroupa • Linda Perry • Lita Grey • Luis Fonsi • Martin Pedersen (cyclist) • Neil Carmichael (English politician) • Nikolaas Tinbergen • Richard von Weizsäcker • Robert Walser • Seth Rogen • Tony Jones (snooker player) • Veronica Linklater, Baroness Linklater of Butterstone • Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

Born in the same month (April 1937): Antonio Carluccio • David Mills (cricketer) • Elinor Donahue • Jean Redpath • Jill Gascoine • Jiří Dienstbier • Jordan Charney • Richard Perham • Ronald Hamowy • Saddam Hussein • Sepp Mayerl • Tom Veivers