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Bessie Irene Chavis 1925 - 2011

Bessie Irene Chavis of West Columbia, Lexington County, SC was born on June 16, 1925, and died at age 85 years old on February 11, 2011. Bessie Chavis was buried at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery Section 3 Site 66 4170 Percival Rd, in Columbia.
Bessie Irene Chavis
West Columbia, Lexington County, SC 29169
June 16, 1925
February 11, 2011
Female
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  • 06/16
    1925

    Birthday

    June 16, 1925
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/11
    2011

    Death

    February 11, 2011
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ft. Jackson National Cemetery Section 3 Site 66 4170 Percival Rd, in Columbia, Sc 29229
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In 1925, in the year that Bessie Irene Chavis was born, 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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In 1957, at the age of 32 years old, Bessie was alive when on October 4th, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man made earth-orbiting satellite - and triggered the Space Race. Sputnik I was only 23 inches in diameter and had no tracking equipment, only 4 antennas, but it had a big impact.
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