Harold H. Murphy (1921–2002)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2002
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- Names in Stone
When was Harold H. Murphy born? 1921.
When did Harold H. Murphy die? 2002.
Life story
Harold H. Murphy (1921–2002) was born in 1921, and died in 2002, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Harold H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harold H.'s life.
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The world Harold H. lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
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When was Harold H. Murphy born?
Harold H. Murphy was born in 1921.
When did Harold H. Murphy die?
Harold H. Murphy died in 2002.
How old was Harold H. Murphy at the time of death?
Harold H. Murphy was about 81 years old.
Where is Harold H. Murphy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harold H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harold H. Murphy was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Harold H. Murphy died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Harold H. died.
What generation was Harold H. Murphy part of?
Born in 1921, Harold H. Murphy was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Harold H. Murphy's lifetime?
During Harold H.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harold H. Murphy?
Federal censuses taken during Harold H.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2002
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