Richard Carr (1925–1981)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Carr born? 1925.
When did Richard Carr die? 1981.
Life story
Richard Carr (1925–1981) was born in 1925, and died in 1981, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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The world Richard lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Richard Carr
When was Richard Carr born?
Richard Carr was born in 1925.
When did Richard Carr die?
Richard Carr died in 1981.
How old was Richard Carr at the time of death?
Richard Carr was about 56 years old.
Where is Richard Carr buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Carr was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Richard was born.
Who was president when Richard Carr died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Richard Carr part of?
Born in 1925, Richard Carr was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Richard Carr's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Carr?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
1981
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