Mary Lee Riley (1931 - 2003)

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

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

1931 - In the year that Mary Lee Riley was born, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.

1936 - This person was only 5 years old when on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".

1964 - When this person was 33 years old, on June 11th, activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for conspiring to overthrow the state (because of his numerous anti-apartheid activities). He served 27 years in prison.

1980 - When this person was 49 years old, on December 8th, ex-Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in front of his home - the Dakota - in New York City. Chapman was found guilty of murder and still remains in jail.

1997 - Mary Lee was 66 years old when on July 1st, Hong Kong was returned to China. In 1898, Great Britain was awarded Hong Kong for 99 years. In a subsequent agreement, China agreed to allow Hong Kong to remain capitalist. So the handing over of the area ended British rule but did not change the economic system of Hong Kong.

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

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