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William Collett 1886 - 1964

William Collett of California was born on April 21, 1886, and died at age 78 years old in September 1964.
William Collett
California
April 21, 1886
September 1964
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  • 04/21
    1886

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    April 21, 1886
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  • 09/dd
    1964

    Death

    September 1964
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    William Collett lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 78.
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In 1886, in the year that William Collett was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1926, at the age of 40 years old, William was alive when on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.
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