John Brough (1921–2000)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2000
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- Names in Stone
When was John Brough born? 1921.
When did John Brough die? 2000.
Life story
John Brough (1921–2000) was born in 1921, and died in 2000, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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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
Questions about John Brough
When was John Brough born?
John Brough was born in 1921.
When did John Brough die?
John Brough died in 2000.
How old was John Brough at the time of death?
John Brough was about 79 years old.
Where is John Brough buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Brough was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when John Brough died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Brough part of?
Born in 1921, John Brough was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Brough's lifetime?
During John'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 John Brough?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2000
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