business By LandmanH14 Period: Jun 19, 1953 to Mar 29, 2007 Howard Schultz Jul 19, 1953 Howard schultz was born He was born in brooklyn new york Mar 30, 1971 His first store opened Jan 1, 1982 starbucks growth began Jan 1, 1987 Bought out starbucks Jan 1, 1998 The Israel 50th Anniversary Tribute Award Jan 1, 1999 National Leadership Award Nov 14, 2001 Introduced the starbucks card Jan 1, 2004 2004 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Jan 1, 2007 First Responsible Capitalism Award Mar 29, 2007 Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Award