Kenneth L Smith (1939–1985)
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- Born
- 1939
- Died
- 1985
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Kenneth L Smith born? 1939.
When did Kenneth L Smith die? 1985.
Life story
Kenneth L Smith (1939–1985) was born in 1939, and died in 1985, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Kenneth L's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Kenneth L's life.

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The world Kenneth L lived through
1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 6 — World War II ended
1953 · age 14 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 18 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 30 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 37 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Kenneth L Smith
When was Kenneth L Smith born?
Kenneth L Smith was born in 1939.
When did Kenneth L Smith die?
Kenneth L Smith died in 1985.
How old was Kenneth L Smith at the time of death?
Kenneth L Smith was about 46 years old.
Where is Kenneth L Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Kenneth L's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Kenneth L Smith was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Kenneth L was born.
Who was president when Kenneth L Smith died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Kenneth L died.
What generation was Kenneth L Smith part of?
Born in 1939, Kenneth L Smith was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year Kenneth L Smith was born?
In 1939, World War II began in Europe.
What major events happened during Kenneth L Smith's lifetime?
During Kenneth L's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 8); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 16); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 24); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 35).
Which U.S. censuses would include Kenneth L Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Kenneth L's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1939
Death
1985
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