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Nolan Bushnell
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Nolan Bushnell

Entrepreneur · Atari · born February 5, 1943

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Nolan Kay Bushnell is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc., and the Chuck E. Cheese chain.

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  1. 29Founded Atari, Inc.June 9, 1972
  2. 29Founded AtariJune 27, 1972
  3. 29Notable work: PongNovember 29, 1972
  4. 34Founded Chuck E. CheeseMay 17, 1977

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1992 · Brazil

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1964 · United States

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1915–1990 · United States

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