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Bascom H Ray 1927 - 1981

Bascom H Ray was born on April 26, 1927, and died at age 54 years old on September 22, 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bascom H Ray.
Bascom H Ray
April 26, 1927
September 22, 1981
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Bascom H Ray's History: 1927 - 1981

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  • 04/26
    1927

    Birthday

    April 26, 1927
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  • 09/22
    1981

    Death

    September 22, 1981
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Bascom H Ray lived 17 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 54.
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In 1927, in the year that Bascom H Ray was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1935, at the age of just 8 years old, Bascom was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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