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Nelson Ransom Lay (1925 - 2011)

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Nelson Ransom Lay
1925 - 2011
Born
September 14, 1925
Death
February 6, 2011
Last Known Residence
Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont 05867
Summary
Nelson Ransom Lay of Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont was born on September 14, 1925, and died at age 85 years old on February 6, 2011.
Updated: October 1, 2011
Biography ID: 2942718

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Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont 05867
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September 14, 1925
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Nelson Lay passed away at age 85 years old on February 6, 2011. Nelson Ransom Lay of Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont was born on September 14, 1925.

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Nelson Ransom Lay lived 14 years longer than the average Lay family member when he died at the age of 85.
The average age of a Lay family member is 71.
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1925 - 2011 World Events

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In 1925, in the year that Nelson Ransom Lay was born, 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 1947, at the age of 22 years old, Nelson was alive when on November 25th, the Hollywood "Black List" was created by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Ten Hollywood writers and directors had refused to testify to the Committee regarding "Communists" or "Reds" in the movie industry. The next day, the blacklist was created and they were fired.

In 1956, when he was 31 years old, this was the year that the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, became an international sensation. He began the year as a regional favorite and ended the year with 17 recordings having been on the Billboard’s Top 100 singles chart, 11 TV appearances, and a movie. Elvis scandalized adults and thrilled teens.

In 1979, he was 54 years old when on November 4th, Iranian militant students seized the US embassy in Teheran and held 52 American citizens and diplomats hostage for 444 days. They were released at the end of the inauguration speech of the newly elected Ronald Reagan.

In 1994, he was 69 years old when on May 6th, former political prisoner, lawyer, and activist Nelson Mandela was elected the first black President of South Africa. He was 75 when he was elected and he served one five-year term.

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