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Emerson Benning 1895 - 1974

Emerson Benning (1895 - 1974)
Full legal name
Emerson Benning
Last Known Residence
Troy, Miami County, Ohio 45373
Born
September 13, 1895
Death
July 1974
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Emerson Benning of Troy, Miami County, Ohio was born on September 13, 1895, and died at age 78 years old in July 1974.

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Troy, Miami County, Ohio 45373
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September 13, 1895
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Emerson Benning passed away at age 78 years old in July 1974. Emerson Benning of Troy, Miami County, Ohio was born on September 13, 1895.

Average Age & Life Expectancy

Emerson Benning lived 5 years longer than the average Benning family member when he died at the age of 78.
The average age of a Benning family member is 73.
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1895 - 1974 World Events

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In 1895, in the year that Emerson Benning was born, on September 3rd, in Latrobe, PA, the first professional football game was played. The game was between the Latrobe YMCA and the Jeannette Athletic Club. Latrobe won 12 - 0.

In 1925, at the age of 30 years old, Emerson 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.

In 1941, Emerson was 46 years old when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.

In 1963, he was 68 years old when the British Secretary of War, 46 year old John Profumo ,was forced to resign when he lied about an affair with 19 year old Christine Keeler. Keeler was also involved with the Soviet naval attaché and charges of espionage were feared. No proof of spying was ever found.

In 1974, in the year of Emerson Benning's passing, on August 9th, Gerald R. Ford became the 38th President of the United States. He had been Vice President for 8 months when he became President due to the resignation of President Nixon.

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