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Ruby Thornton 1918 - 1978

Ruby Thornton was born on October 8, 1918, and died at age 59 years old in June 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruby Thornton.
Ruby Thornton
October 8, 1918
June 1978
Female
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Ruby Thornton's History: 1918 - 1978

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  • 10/8
    1918

    Birthday

    October 8, 1918
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  • 06/dd
    1978

    Death

    June 1978
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ruby Thornton lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 59.
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In 1918, in the year that Ruby Thornton 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 1939, when she was 21 years old, on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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