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Bill Shields 1926 - 1977

Bill Shields was born on January 22, 1926, and died at age 51 years old in November 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bill Shields.
Bill Shields
January 22, 1926
November 1977
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Bill Shields' History: 1926 - 1977

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  • 01/22
    1926

    Birthday

    January 22, 1926
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  • 11/dd
    1977

    Death

    November 1977
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Bill Shields lived 21 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 51.
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In 1926, in the year that Bill Shields was born, on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.
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In 1935, he was just 9 years old 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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