John Galban (1894–1982)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1982
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- Names in Stone
When was John Galban born? 1894.
When did John Galban die? 1982.
Life story
John Galban (1894–1982) was born in 1894, and died in 1982, at about age 88. 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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1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 18 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 33 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 45 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 65 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 75 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was John Galban born?
John Galban was born in 1894.
When did John Galban die?
John Galban died in 1982.
How old was John Galban at the time of death?
John Galban was about 88 years old.
Where is John Galban 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 Galban was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Galban died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Galban part of?
Born in 1894, John Galban was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Galban's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); World War I began (1914, age 20); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 39); World War II ended (1945, age 51); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 63); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 75).
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Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1894
Death
1982
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