Nelda Brough (1927–1989)
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- Born
- 1927
- Died
- 1989
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- Names in Stone
When was Nelda Brough born? 1927.
When did Nelda Brough die? 1989.
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Nelda Brough (1927–1989) was born in 1927, and died in 1989, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Nelda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nelda's life.
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The world Nelda lived through
1927 · age 0 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 10 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 18 — World War II ended
1954 · age 27 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 35 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 42 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 53 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Nelda Brough
When was Nelda Brough born?
Nelda Brough was born in 1927.
When did Nelda Brough die?
Nelda Brough died in 1989.
How old was Nelda Brough at the time of death?
Nelda Brough was about 62 years old.
Where is Nelda Brough buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nelda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nelda Brough was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Nelda was born.
Who was president when Nelda Brough died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What generation was Nelda Brough part of?
Born in 1927, Nelda Brough was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Nelda Brough was born?
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic.
What major events happened during Nelda Brough's lifetime?
During Nelda's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 12); the Korean War began (1950, age 23); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 32); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 42); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nelda Brough?
Federal censuses taken during Nelda's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1927
Death
1989
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