Richard Branson

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Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
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51 Moments
1997
Richard Branson's V2 Records Investment: 5% Stake in Music Business Re-Entry.
1993
The beginnings of Virgin Radio.
Tubular Bells (1973) was the first release for Virgin Records and became a chart-topping best-seller
1992
1991
1989
Richard Branson's Wedding in British Virgin Islands
1987
Set a new record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a hot air balloon
1985
1984
Virgin Atlantic Airways Development
1982
An early attempt as producer, the novelty record 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep'
Virgin Group Acquires Iconic London Nightspot Heaven
1977
Virgin signed controversial bands such as the Sex Pistols, 
1973
Virgin Records Launches First Hit: Tubular Bells Release
1972
Founded Virgin Records label
1971
Inauguration of First Virgin Records Store in London
1969
1968
1966
Dropped out of Stowe School at age 16
1950
Richard Branson's Blackheath Roots and Their Impact on His Entrepreneurial Journey