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William Stokes 1910 - 1982

William Stokes of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on October 17, 1910 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 72 years old in October 1982.
William Stokes
Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia 20001
October 17, 1910
Dist Of Columbia
October 1982
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William Stokes' History: 1910 - 1982

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  • 10/17
    1910

    Birthday

    October 17, 1910
    Birthdate
    Dist Of Columbia
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia 20001 District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33196859 Enlisted: September 11, 1942 in Ft Myer Virginia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 10/dd
    1982

    Death

    October 1982
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1910, in the year that William Stokes was born, Halley's comet, which returns past the earth every 75 - 76 years was observed photographically for the first time. Two fortuitous events occurred - photography had been invented since the last time the comet had passed and the comet was relatively close. There was panic because one astronomer claimed that the gas from its tail "would impregnate the atmosphere and possibly snuff out all life on the planet." People bought gas masks, "anti-comet pills" and "anti-comet umbrellas".
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In 1926, when he was 16 years old, on November 15th, NBC was founded. It was the U.S.'s first major broadcast network. Ownership of the network was split between RCA (a majority partner at 50%), its founding corporate parent General Electric (which owned 30%), and Westinghouse (which owned the remaining 20%).
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