William Henry Bates (1961–2018)
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- Born
- 1961
- Died
- 2018
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When was William Henry Bates born? 1961.
When did William Henry Bates die? 2018.
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William Henry Bates (1961–2018) was born in 1961, and died in 2018, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents William Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Henry's life.

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The world William Henry lived through
1962 · age 1 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1964 · age 3 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1969 · age 8 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1975 · age 14 — The Vietnam War ended
1980 · age 19 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1989 · age 28 — The Berlin Wall fell
1995 · age 34 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
2005 · age 44 — Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast
Questions about William Henry Bates
When was William Henry Bates born?
William Henry Bates was born in 1961.
When did William Henry Bates die?
William Henry Bates died in 2018.
How old was William Henry Bates at the time of death?
William Henry Bates was about 57 years old.
Where is William Henry Bates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Henry Bates was born?
In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
Who was president when William Henry Bates died?
Donald Trump was president of the United States when William Henry died.
What generation was William Henry Bates part of?
Born in 1961, William Henry Bates was part of the Baby Boom generation.
What major events happened during William Henry Bates's lifetime?
During William Henry's lifetime: the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 1); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 4); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 14); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 25); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 34); the global financial crisis began (2008, age 47).
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1961
Death
2018
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