Richard Cook (1926–1996)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1996
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Cook born? 1926.
When did Richard Cook die? 1996.
Life story
Richard Cook (1926–1996) was born in 1926, and died in 1996, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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The world Richard lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Richard Cook
When was Richard Cook born?
Richard Cook was born in 1926.
When did Richard Cook die?
Richard Cook died in 1996.
How old was Richard Cook at the time of death?
Richard Cook was about 70 years old.
Where is Richard Cook buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Cook was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Richard was born.
Who was president when Richard Cook died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Richard died.
What generation was Richard Cook part of?
Born in 1926, Richard Cook was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Richard Cook's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Cook?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1926
Death
1996
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