George Washington Goethals
George Washington Goethals was born on June 29, 1858. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About George Washington Goethals
George Washington Goethals ( GOH-thəlz June 29, 1858 – January 21, 1928) was an American military officer and civil engineer, best known for his administration and supervision of the construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. He was the first Governor of Panama Canal Zone from 1914 to 1917, and was also the State Engineer of New Jersey and the Acting Quartermaster General of the United States Army.