Michael H. Cotten (1961–2008)
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- Born
- 1961
- Died
- 2008
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When was Michael H. Cotten born? 1961.
When did Michael H. Cotten die? 2008.
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Michael H. Cotten (1961–2008) was born in 1961, and died in 2008, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents Michael H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael H.'s life.

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The world Michael H. lived through
1962 · age 1 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1964 · age 3 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1969 · age 8 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1975 · age 14 — The Vietnam War ended
1980 · age 19 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1989 · age 28 — The Berlin Wall fell
1995 · age 34 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
2005 · age 44 — Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast
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When was Michael H. Cotten born?
Michael H. Cotten was born in 1961.
When did Michael H. Cotten die?
Michael H. Cotten died in 2008.
How old was Michael H. Cotten at the time of death?
Michael H. Cotten was about 47 years old.
Where is Michael H. Cotten buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael H. Cotten was born?
In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
Who was president when Michael H. Cotten died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Michael H. died.
What generation was Michael H. Cotten part of?
Born in 1961, Michael H. Cotten was part of the Baby Boom generation.
What major events happened during Michael H. Cotten's lifetime?
During Michael H.'s lifetime: the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 1); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 4); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 14); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 25); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 34); the global financial crisis began (2008, age 47).
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1961
Death
2008
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