Fayrine Thompson (1938 - 1985)

Fayrine Thompson’s biography is built and maintained by people like you. Create an online profile of Fayrine so that their life is remembered forever. If any factual information is incorrect, please edit Fayrine’s biography.

Pictures really do say a thousand words. Add photos of Fayrine during various points of their life.

1938 - In the year that Fayrine Thompson was born, on October 30th, a Sunday, The Mercury Theatre on the Air broadcast Orson Welles' special Halloween show The War of the World's. A clever take on H.G. Wells' novel, the show began with simulated "breaking news" of an invasion by Martians. Because of the realistic nature of the "news," there was a public outcry the next day, calling for regulation by the FCC. Although the current story is that many were fooled and panicked, in reality very few people were fooled. But the show made Orson Welles' career.

1955 - When this person was 17 years old, on September 10th the TV show "Gunsmoke" debuted on CBS. It went on to be television's longest-running western. Matt Dillon, Chester, Doc Adams, and Miss Kitty became household names.

1974 - This person was 36 years old when on July 30th, the House Judiciary Committee adopted three articles of impeachment against President Nixon. He was charged with obstruction of justice, failure to uphold laws, and the refusal to produce material subpoenaed by the committee. In order to avoid impeachment, Richard M. Nixon announced that he would resign on August 8th, the first President to do so.

1976 - At the age of 38 years old, Fayrine was alive when The United States celebrated the Bicentennial of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was a year long celebration, with the biggest events taking place on July 4th.

1985 - In the year of Fayrine Thompson's passing, in May, a paper published in Nature by three British scientists reported that a huge hole was discovered in the ozone layer over the Antarctic. It was much larger than expected and is due to the use of manmade chemicals.

Who was Fayrine’s parents? Did they get married and did they have children? Share Fayrine’s family tree to share their legacy and genealogy pedigree.

What do you remember about Fayrine Thompson? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about them. Or just leave a comment to show the world that Fayrine is remembered.