John Distefano (1925–2003)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 2003
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- Names in Stone
When was John Distefano born? 1925.
When did John Distefano die? 2003.
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John Distefano (1925–2003) was born in 1925, and died in 2003, at about age 78. 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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The world John lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 70 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about John Distefano
When was John Distefano born?
John Distefano was born in 1925.
When did John Distefano die?
John Distefano died in 2003.
How old was John Distefano at the time of death?
John Distefano was about 78 years old.
Where is John Distefano 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 Distefano was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Distefano died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Distefano part of?
Born in 1925, John Distefano was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Distefano's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Distefano?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
2003
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