Willard Smith (1926–1990)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1990
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- Names in Stone
When was Willard Smith born? 1926.
When did Willard Smith die? 1990.
Life story
Willard Smith (1926–1990) was born in 1926, and died in 1990, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Willard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willard's life.
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The world Willard lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Willard Smith
When was Willard Smith born?
Willard Smith was born in 1926.
When did Willard Smith die?
Willard Smith died in 1990.
How old was Willard Smith at the time of death?
Willard Smith was about 64 years old.
Where is Willard Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willard Smith was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Willard was born.
Who was president when Willard Smith died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Willard died.
What generation was Willard Smith part of?
Born in 1926, Willard Smith was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Willard Smith's lifetime?
During Willard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willard Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Willard's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1926
Death
1990
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