Ray Eldon Larsen (1923–1996)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1996
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Ray Eldon Larsen born? 1923.
When did Ray Eldon Larsen die? 1996.
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Life story
Ray Eldon Larsen (1923–1996) was born in 1923, and died in 1996, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Ray Eldon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ray Eldon's life.
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The world Ray Eldon lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Ray Eldon Larsen
When was Ray Eldon Larsen born?
Ray Eldon Larsen was born in 1923.
When did Ray Eldon Larsen die?
Ray Eldon Larsen died in 1996.
How old was Ray Eldon Larsen at the time of death?
Ray Eldon Larsen was about 73 years old.
Where is Ray Eldon Larsen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ray Eldon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ray Eldon Larsen was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Ray Eldon Larsen died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Ray Eldon died.
What generation was Ray Eldon Larsen part of?
Born in 1923, Ray Eldon Larsen was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ray Eldon Larsen's lifetime?
During Ray Eldon's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
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Federal censuses taken during Ray Eldon's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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