James Hooper (1923–2002)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2002
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was James Hooper born? 1923.
When did James Hooper die? 2002.
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James Hooper (1923–2002) was born in 1923, and died in 2002, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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The world James lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about James Hooper
When was James Hooper born?
James Hooper was born in 1923.
When did James Hooper die?
James Hooper died in 2002.
How old was James Hooper at the time of death?
James Hooper was about 79 years old.
Where is James Hooper buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Hooper was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when James Hooper died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Hooper part of?
Born in 1923, James Hooper was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James Hooper's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
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Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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