Early Life and Education of Howard Lutnick: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Howard Lutnick, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Howard William Lutnick is an American businessman who has served as the 41st United States secretary of commerce since 2025.

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July 14, 1961: Howard Lutnick Born

On July 14, 1961, Howard William Lutnick was born. He is an American businessman who later became the 41st United States secretary of commerce.

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February 1978: Death of Jane Lutnick

In February 1978, during Howard Lutnick's junior year of high school, his mother Jane died of lymphoma.

1983: Graduates from Haverford College

In 1983, Howard Lutnick graduated from Haverford College with a degree in economics, where he also captained the tennis team.

1989: Lutnicks Begin Political Donations

Since 1989, the Lutnicks have given political donations.

1990: Cantor Begins Kidney Dialysis

In 1990, B. Gerald Cantor began experiencing kidney dialysis, which led to a retinal haemorrhage that significantly deteriorated his eyesight.

March 1996: Lawsuit Filed to Enforce Succession Plan

In March 1996, Howard Lutnick and his division, CF Group Management, filed a lawsuit in Delaware to enforce the succession plan, arguing that Cantor did not possess "sufficient mental capacity" to understand the legal documents he was signing.

September 11, 2001: September 11 Attacks

On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into 1 World Trade Center, where Cantor Fitzgerald's headquarters were located. 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees, including Howard Lutnick's brother Gary, died in the September 11 attacks. Lutnick was not in the office that day, as he had taken his son to kindergarten. Following the attacks, eSpeed, through Cantor Fitzgerald's operations in London and New Jersey, continued trading.

February 2002: Profit Divided to Survivors

In February 2002, Cantor Fitzgerald announced it would divide US$4.9 million in profit to survivors of the September 11 attacks.

December 2002: Cantor Fitzgerald Employee Count

By December 2002, Cantor Fitzgerald had 750 employees in New York.

2008: Appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice

In 2008, Howard Lutnick appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice, hosted by Donald Trump in a charity auction.

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2016: Donations to Clinton and Harris

In the 2016 United States elections, Howard Lutnick donated to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Senate candidate Kamala Harris, attributing these donations to his wife.

May 2019: Fundraiser for Donald Trump

In May 2019, it was disclosed that Howard Lutnick had hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump that raised more than US$5 million.

2020: Fundraiser for Donald Trump

In 2020, Howard Lutnick was a fundraiser for Donald Trump's presidential campaign and advocated for broad tariffs.

2022: Death of Anshu Jain

In 2022, Anshu Jain, the president of Cantor Fitzgerald, died.

June 2024: Fundraiser for Donald Trump in London

In June 2024, Howard Lutnick co-hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump in London that was organized by Duke Buchan.

December 2024: Lutnick purchases Bret Baier's home in Washington, D.C.

In December 2024, Lutnick purchased Bret Baier's home in Washington, D.C., for US$25 million, setting a record for the most expensive house in the city.