Howard Boston (1921–1986)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1986
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- Names in Stone
When was Howard Boston born? 1921.
When did Howard Boston die? 1986.
Life story
Howard Boston (1921–1986) was born in 1921, and died in 1986, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Howard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Howard's life.
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The world Howard lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Howard Boston
When was Howard Boston born?
Howard Boston was born in 1921.
When did Howard Boston die?
Howard Boston died in 1986.
How old was Howard Boston at the time of death?
Howard Boston was about 65 years old.
Where is Howard Boston buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Howard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Howard Boston was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Howard Boston died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Howard died.
What generation was Howard Boston part of?
Born in 1921, Howard Boston was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Howard Boston's lifetime?
During Howard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Howard Boston?
Federal censuses taken during Howard's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1986
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