Charles Adams (1927–2002)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1927
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Charles Adams born? 1927.
When did Charles Adams die? 2002.
Life story
Charles Adams (1927–2002) was born in 1927, and died in 2002, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.
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The world Charles 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
1995 · age 68 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Charles Adams
When was Charles Adams born?
Charles Adams was born in 1927.
When did Charles Adams die?
Charles Adams died in 2002.
How old was Charles Adams at the time of death?
Charles Adams was about 75 years old.
Where is Charles Adams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles Adams was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Charles was born.
Who was president when Charles Adams died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Charles died.
What generation was Charles Adams part of?
Born in 1927, Charles Adams was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Charles Adams was born?
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic.
What major events happened during Charles Adams's lifetime?
During Charles'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 Charles Adams?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Charles Adams are on AncestryData?
2 people named Charles Adams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1927
Death
2002
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