John P Stark (born 1914)
John P Stark Biography
Vital facts & highlights of John's life to share with the world.
Ethnicity & Lineage
Nationality & Locations Lived
Religion
Education
Professions
Personal Life & Organizations
Military Service
Average Age
Life Expectancy
View other bios of people named John Stark
John's Family Photos
Photos and snapshots taken of John P Stark, his Stark family, and locations and places or events from his life.
Share Memories about John
What do you remember about John P Stark? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about him. Or just leave a comment to show the world that John is remembered.
John Stark Obituary
We do not have a death date according to our records. This person may be alive. If this is not the case, edit this biography to contribute.
1914 World Events
Add John's birthday or the date he died to see a list of historic events that occurred during John's lifetime. Refresh the page for new events.
In 1914, in the year that John P Stark was born, in August, the world's first red and green traffic lights were installed at the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland Ohio. The electric traffic light had been invented by a policeman in Salt Lake City Utah in 1912.
In 1927, aviator and media darling Charles Lindbergh, age 25, made the first successful solo TransAtlantic flight. "Lucky Lindy" took off from Long Island in New York and flew to Paris, covering 3,600 statute miles and flying for 33 1⁄2-hours. His plane "The Spirit of St. Louis" was a fabric-covered, single-seat, single-engine "Ryan NYP" high-wing monoplane designed by both Lindbergh and the manufacturer's chief engineer.
In 1950, on October 2, Charlie Brown appeared in the first Peanuts comic strip - created by Charles Schultz - and he was the only character in that strip. That year, Schultz said that Charlie was 4 years old, but Charlie aged a bit through the years.
In 1982, on September 14th, Princess Grace of Monaco (American actress Grace Kelly), 52, died of injuries when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her 17 year old daughter, Stephanie, was also in the car and suffered serious injuries but recovered. It's believed that the accident was caused when Princess Grace, who was driving, had a mild stroke.
In 1995, on September 3rd, eBay was founded in San Jose California. Beginning as simply a place for Pierre Omidyar's girlfriend (now wife) to share her Pez passion and collection online, the site has become a multibillion-dollar business and operates in 30 countries.
Other John Starks
Other Starks
Other Bios
These stories will warm your heart and inspire you to share your memories of the people important to you.