Fred Bowen (1930–1977)
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- Born
- 1930
- Died
- 1977
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- Names in Stone
When was Fred Bowen born? 1930.
When did Fred Bowen die? 1977.
Life story
Fred Bowen (1930–1977) was born in 1930, and died in 1977, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents Fred's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fred's life.
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The world Fred lived through
1933 · age 3 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 9 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 15 — World War II ended
1953 · age 23 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 27 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 33 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 39 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 46 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Fred Bowen
When was Fred Bowen born?
Fred Bowen was born in 1930.
When did Fred Bowen die?
Fred Bowen died in 1977.
How old was Fred Bowen at the time of death?
Fred Bowen was about 47 years old.
Where is Fred Bowen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Fred's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Fred Bowen was born?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Fred was born.
Who was president when Fred Bowen died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Fred Bowen part of?
Born in 1930, Fred Bowen was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Fred Bowen's lifetime?
During Fred's lifetime: Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 3); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 11); the Korean War began (1950, age 20); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 27); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 34); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Fred Bowen?
Federal censuses taken during Fred's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1930
Death
1977
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