Punye Kim (1926–1990)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1990
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- Names in Stone
When was Punye Kim born? 1926.
When did Punye Kim die? 1990.
Life story
Punye Kim (1926–1990) was born in 1926, and died in 1990, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Punye's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Punye's life.

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The world Punye lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Punye Kim
When was Punye Kim born?
Punye Kim was born in 1926.
When did Punye Kim die?
Punye Kim died in 1990.
How old was Punye Kim at the time of death?
Punye Kim was about 64 years old.
Where is Punye Kim buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Punye's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Punye Kim was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Punye was born.
Who was president when Punye Kim died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Punye died.
What generation was Punye Kim part of?
Born in 1926, Punye Kim was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Punye Kim's lifetime?
During Punye's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Punye Kim?
Federal censuses taken during Punye's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1926
Death
1990
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