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Ben K Smith 1898 - 1990

Ben K Smith was born on September 8, 1898, and died at age 91 years old on June 29, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ben K Smith.
Ben K Smith
September 8, 1898
June 29, 1990
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  • 09/8
    1898

    Birthday

    September 8, 1898
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  • 06/29
    1990

    Death

    June 29, 1990
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ben K Smith lived 19 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.
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In 1898, in the year that Ben K Smith was born, on February 15th, the USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbor. The reason for the explosion has never been found, but it killed 266 men. "Remember the Maine" became a rallying cry and precipitated the United States' declaration of war on Spain two months later - the beginning of the Spanish-American War. On December 10th, the war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty gave the U.S. Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam - for $20 million - and, temporarily, Cuba.
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In 1925, at the age of 27 years old, Ben was alive when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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