Louis Bur (1921–2003)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2003
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Louis Bur born? 1921.
When did Louis Bur die? 2003.
Life story
Louis Bur (1921–2003) was born in 1921, and died in 2003, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Louis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Louis's life.
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The world Louis 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
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Louis Bur
When was Louis Bur born?
Louis Bur was born in 1921.
When did Louis Bur die?
Louis Bur died in 2003.
How old was Louis Bur at the time of death?
Louis Bur was about 82 years old.
Where is Louis Bur buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Louis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Louis Bur was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Louis Bur died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Louis died.
What generation was Louis Bur part of?
Born in 1921, Louis Bur was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Louis Bur's lifetime?
During Louis'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 Louis Bur?
Federal censuses taken during Louis's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2003
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