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Gilmer Benson 1918 - 1978

Gilmer Benson was born on February 4, 1918, and died at age 59 years old in January 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilmer Benson.
Gilmer Benson
February 4, 1918
January 1978
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Gilmer Benson's History: 1918 - 1978

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  • 02/4
    1918

    Birthday

    February 4, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 01/dd
    1978

    Death

    January 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Gilmer Benson lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 59.
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In 1918, in the year that Gilmer Benson was born, on November 1, an elevated train on the Brooklyn line of the subway - driven by an inexperienced operator because of a strike - tried to navigate a turn at 30mph. The limit on the curve was 6 mph. The 2nd and 3rd cars of the 5 car wooden train were badly damaged and at least 93 people were killed, making it the deadliest crash in New York subway history.
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In 1925, when this person was just 7 years old, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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