Celia Rivas Martinez (1918–2001)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2001
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- Names in Stone
When was Celia Rivas Martinez born? 1918.
When did Celia Rivas Martinez die? 2001.
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Celia Rivas Martinez (1918–2001) was born in 1918, and died in 2001, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Celia Rivas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Celia Rivas's life.
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The world Celia Rivas lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about Celia Rivas Martinez
When was Celia Rivas Martinez born?
Celia Rivas Martinez was born in 1918.
When did Celia Rivas Martinez die?
Celia Rivas Martinez died in 2001.
How old was Celia Rivas Martinez at the time of death?
Celia Rivas Martinez was about 83 years old.
Where is Celia Rivas Martinez buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Celia Rivas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Celia Rivas Martinez was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Celia Rivas was born.
Who was president when Celia Rivas Martinez died?
In 2001, the U.S. presidents were Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
What generation was Celia Rivas Martinez part of?
Born in 1918, Celia Rivas Martinez was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Celia Rivas Martinez was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Celia Rivas Martinez's lifetime?
During Celia Rivas's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Celia Rivas Martinez?
Federal censuses taken during Celia Rivas's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2001
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