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Benton J Shankweiler 1914 - 1985

Benton J Shankweiler of Media, Delaware County, PA was born on April 16, 1914, and died at age 70 years old in February 1985.
Benton J Shankweiler
Media, Delaware County, PA 19063
April 16, 1914
February 1985
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Benton J Shankweiler's History: 1914 - 1985

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  • 04/16
    1914

    Birthday

    April 16, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33346133 Enlisted: June 13, 1942 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Skilled Brakemen, Railroad
  • 02/dd
    1985

    Death

    February 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Benton J Shankweiler was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1936, by the time he was 22 years old, on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".
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