1910 - Norwich, Connecticut
Name: Robert Williamson
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
BirthPlace: Connecticut
Home in 1910: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Street: Penobscot Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Edward Williamson
Father's BirthPlace: Connecticut
Mother's Name: Julia A Williamson
Mother's BirthPlace: Connecticut
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Edward Williamson 25
Julia A Williamson 27
Edwin Williamson 7
Gladys Williamson 6
John Williamson 4
Robert Williamson 2
Helen Williamson 0
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1930 - Norwich, Connecticut
Name: Robert J Williamson
Birth Year: abt 1908
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Penobscot St.
[Penobscot Street]
Ward of City: 6th District
House Number: 38
Dwelling Number: 280
Family Number: 364
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's BirthPlace: Connecticut
Mother's BirthPlace: Connecticut
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Apprentice
Industry: Plumbing
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Edwin O Williamson 49
Julia A Williamson 46
Robert J Williamson 22
Helen C Williamson 20
Richard F Williamson 17
Marion L Williamson 6
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
World War II Draft Registration
Name: Robert James Williamson
Race: White
Age: 32
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1908
Birth Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Residence Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Employer: Underground Steam Construction Co
Weight: 145
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Red
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Julia Ann Williamson
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Robert James Williamson Self (Head)
Julia Ann Williamson Mother
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.
1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.
June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.
1972 Death of Spouse/PartnerGladys Elizabeth LAWTON died 4 August 1972, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.
1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam
The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Death
Name: Robert Williamson
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 08 Nov 1984
Event Place: Norwich, , Connecticut
Residence Place: Norwich, , Connecticut
Address: 50 PALMER ST
Age: 75
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Occupation: PLUMBER
Industry: HEATING
Birth Year (Estimated): 1909
Father's Surname (Original): WILLIAMSON
Spouse's Name: GLADY
Certificate Number: 24894
Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001
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Given Name: Robert
SurName: Williamson
Birth Date: 9 February 1908
Social Security Number: 045-12-0713
State: Connecticut
Last Place of Residence: New London, Connecticut
Previous Residence Postal Code: 06360
Event Date: November 1984
Age: 76
United States Social Security Death Index
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Birth — 1908
1952 Marriage / Partner
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