Did you know actress, comedian, and producer Lucille Ball, born on this day on August 6, 1911, was also a business owner? Ball became the first woman to own and manage a major TV studio. With her then husband, Desi Arnaz, they co-owned DesiLu Productions and upon their divorce, Ball continued to operate the company. Eventually, the company was sold to Gulf + Western Industries.

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