Sophie Roth (1925–1997)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1997
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Sophie Roth born? 1925.
When did Sophie Roth die? 1997.
Life story
Sophie Roth (1925–1997) was born in 1925, and died in 1997, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Sophie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sophie's life.
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The world Sophie 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
1995 · age 70 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Sophie Roth
When was Sophie Roth born?
Sophie Roth was born in 1925.
When did Sophie Roth die?
Sophie Roth died in 1997.
How old was Sophie Roth at the time of death?
Sophie Roth was about 72 years old.
Where is Sophie Roth buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sophie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sophie Roth was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Sophie was born.
Who was president when Sophie Roth died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Sophie died.
What generation was Sophie Roth part of?
Born in 1925, Sophie Roth was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Sophie Roth's lifetime?
During Sophie'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); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sophie Roth?
Federal censuses taken during Sophie's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1925
Death
1997
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