Wesley Day (1893–1957)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1957
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- Names in Stone
When was Wesley Day born? 1893.
When did Wesley Day die? 1957.
Life story
Wesley Day (1893–1957) was born in 1893, and died in 1957, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Wesley's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wesley's life.
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The world Wesley lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Wesley Day
When was Wesley Day born?
Wesley Day was born in 1893.
When did Wesley Day die?
Wesley Day died in 1957.
How old was Wesley Day at the time of death?
Wesley Day was about 64 years old.
Where is Wesley Day buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wesley's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wesley Day was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Wesley Day died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Wesley died.
What generation was Wesley Day part of?
Born in 1893, Wesley Day was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Wesley Day's lifetime?
During Wesley's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 19); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wesley Day?
Federal censuses taken during Wesley's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1893
Death
1957
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