Douglas C. Nelson (1939–2008)
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- Born
- 1939
- Died
- 2008
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- Names in Stone
When was Douglas C. Nelson born? 1939.
When did Douglas C. Nelson die? 2008.
Life story
Douglas C. Nelson (1939–2008) was born in 1939, and died in 2008, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Douglas C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Douglas C.'s life.
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The world Douglas C. lived through
1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 8 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 16 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 35 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 47 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 62 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Douglas C. Nelson
When was Douglas C. Nelson born?
Douglas C. Nelson was born in 1939.
When did Douglas C. Nelson die?
Douglas C. Nelson died in 2008.
How old was Douglas C. Nelson at the time of death?
Douglas C. Nelson was about 69 years old.
Where is Douglas C. Nelson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Douglas C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Douglas C. Nelson was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Douglas C. was born.
Who was president when Douglas C. Nelson died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Douglas C. died.
What generation was Douglas C. Nelson part of?
Born in 1939, Douglas C. Nelson was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year Douglas C. Nelson was born?
In 1939, World War II began in Europe.
What major events happened during Douglas C. Nelson's lifetime?
During Douglas C.'s lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); the Korean War began (1950, age 11); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 20); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 30); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 47); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Douglas C. Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Douglas C.'s lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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1939
Death
2008
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