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William Gilman 1917 - 1972

William Gilman was born on October 7, 1917, and died at age 55 years old in October 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Gilman.
William Gilman
October 7, 1917
October 1972
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William Gilman's History: 1917 - 1972

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  • 10/7
    1917

    Birthday

    October 7, 1917
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  • 10/dd
    1972

    Death

    October 1972
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    William Gilman lived 21 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 54.
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In 1917, in the year that William Gilman was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1920, he was only 3 years old when on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
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