Ruth Knoper (1922–2003)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2003
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Knoper born? 1922.
When did Ruth Knoper die? 2003.
Life story
Ruth Knoper (1922–2003) was born in 1922, and died in 2003, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Ruth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth's life.
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The world Ruth lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Ruth Knoper
When was Ruth Knoper born?
Ruth Knoper was born in 1922.
When did Ruth Knoper die?
Ruth Knoper died in 2003.
How old was Ruth Knoper at the time of death?
Ruth Knoper was about 81 years old.
Where is Ruth Knoper buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth Knoper was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Ruth was born.
Who was president when Ruth Knoper died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What generation was Ruth Knoper part of?
Born in 1922, Ruth Knoper was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruth Knoper's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Knoper?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
2003
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