William Bell (1921–1986)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1986
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Bell born? 1921.
When did William Bell die? 1986.
Life story
William Bell (1921–1986) was born in 1921, and died in 1986, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about William Bell
When was William Bell born?
William Bell was born in 1921.
When did William Bell die?
William Bell died in 1986.
How old was William Bell at the time of death?
William Bell was about 65 years old.
Where is William Bell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Bell was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when William Bell died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Bell part of?
Born in 1921, William Bell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Bell's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Bell?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1986
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