Russell Rubright (1906–1972)
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- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1972
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- Names in Stone
When was Russell Rubright born? 1906.
When did Russell Rubright die? 1972.
Life story
Russell Rubright (1906–1972) was born in 1906, and died in 1972, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Russell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Russell's life.
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The world Russell lived through
1906 · age 0 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 11 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 23 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 33 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 41 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 49 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 57 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about Russell Rubright
When was Russell Rubright born?
Russell Rubright was born in 1906.
When did Russell Rubright die?
Russell Rubright died in 1972.
How old was Russell Rubright at the time of death?
Russell Rubright was about 66 years old.
Where is Russell Rubright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Russell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Russell Rubright was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Russell was born.
Who was president when Russell Rubright died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Russell died.
What generation was Russell Rubright part of?
Born in 1906, Russell Rubright was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Russell Rubright was born?
In 1906, the San Francisco earthquake struck.
What major events happened during Russell Rubright's lifetime?
During Russell's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 0); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 12); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 29); World War II ended (1945, age 39); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 49); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Russell Rubright?
Federal censuses taken during Russell's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1906
Death
1972
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