William Richard Arthur (1925–1969)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1969
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Richard Arthur born? 1925.
When did William Richard Arthur die? 1969.
Life story
William Richard Arthur (1925–1969) was born in 1925, and died in 1969, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents William Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Richard's life.
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The world William Richard lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 10 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 16 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 22 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 34 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 39 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about William Richard Arthur
When was William Richard Arthur born?
William Richard Arthur was born in 1925.
When did William Richard Arthur die?
William Richard Arthur died in 1969.
How old was William Richard Arthur at the time of death?
William Richard Arthur was about 44 years old.
Where is William Richard Arthur buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Richard Arthur was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William Richard was born.
Who was president when William Richard Arthur died?
In 1969, the U.S. presidents were Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.
What generation was William Richard Arthur part of?
Born in 1925, William Richard Arthur was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Richard Arthur's lifetime?
During William Richard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 12); World War II ended (1945, age 20); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 29); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Richard Arthur?
Federal censuses taken during William Richard's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
1969
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