Peter Bruins (1921–2002)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Bruins born? 1921.
When did Peter Bruins die? 2002.
Life story
Peter Bruins (1921–2002) was born in 1921, and died in 2002, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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The world Peter lived through
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 Peter Bruins
When was Peter Bruins born?
Peter Bruins was born in 1921.
When did Peter Bruins die?
Peter Bruins died in 2002.
How old was Peter Bruins at the time of death?
Peter Bruins was about 81 years old.
Where is Peter Bruins buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Bruins was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Peter Bruins died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Bruins part of?
Born in 1921, Peter Bruins was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Peter Bruins's lifetime?
During Peter'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 Peter Bruins?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2002
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