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): Catherine I of Russia • Chris Stapleton • Craig Zadan • David Omand • Emma Watson • Frankie Poullain • Georg Kolbe • Georgy Beregovoy • Heloise (columnist) • Ilya Kovalchuk • Jean Danjou • John Williams (actor) • Kenneth Bloomfield • Kevin Lowe • Maria Schicklgruber • Marsha Ivins • Steven Defour

Born in the same month (April 1937): Charlie Thomas (musician) • David Mills (cricketer) • Edward Fox (actor) • Elinor Donahue • Ferdinand Piëch • Gary Peters (baseball) • George Steele • George Takei • Jack Nicholson • Jack Nitzsche • Jean-Pierre Beltoise • Jiří Dienstbier • Joe Henderson • John White (footballer, born 1937) • Jordan Charney • Juan Lezcano • Momo Kapor • Robin Eames • Saddam Hussein • Sepp Mayerl • Seymour Hersh • Sid and Marty Krofft • Tony Harrison