Robert Sherman (1930–1986)
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- Born
- 1930
- Died
- 1986
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Sherman born? 1930.
When did Robert Sherman die? 1986.
Life story
Robert Sherman (1930–1986) was born in 1930, and died in 1986, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1933 · age 3 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 9 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 15 — World War II ended
1953 · age 23 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 27 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 33 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 39 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 46 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Robert Sherman
When was Robert Sherman born?
Robert Sherman was born in 1930.
When did Robert Sherman die?
Robert Sherman died in 1986.
How old was Robert Sherman at the time of death?
Robert Sherman was about 56 years old.
Where is Robert Sherman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Sherman was born?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Sherman died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Sherman part of?
Born in 1930, Robert Sherman was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Sherman's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 3); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 11); the Korean War began (1950, age 20); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 27); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 34); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Sherman?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1930
Death
1986
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