Ronald Wilson married Anne Frances Nancy Davis ROBBINS
4 March 1952
in Los Angeles, California, USA
.
Anne Frances Nancy Davis ROBBINS
was born
6 July 1921
in Manhattan, New York, USA .
Anne Frances Nancy Davis died
6 March 2016
in Rancho Mirage, Riverside, California, USA.
Anne Frances Nancy Davis was the child of
Kenneth Seyjmour ROBBINS
and
Edith Prescott LUCKETT
.
Ronald Wilson married Anne Frances Nancy Davis ROBBINS
4 March 1952
in Los Angeles, California, USA
.
Anne Frances Nancy Davis ROBBINS
was born
6 July 1921
in Manhattan, New York, USA .
Anne Frances Nancy Davis died
6 March 2016
in Rancho Mirage, Riverside, California, USA.
Anne Frances Nancy Davis was the child of Kenneth Seyjmour ROBBINS and Edith Prescott LUCKETT.
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Recorded occupation:President of the United States
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Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Birth Year (Estimated): 1911
Father's Name: John Edward Reagan
Mother's Name: Nelle Wilson
Spouse's Name: Nancy Davis
Spouse's Age: 28
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Spouse's Father's Name: Loyal Davis
Spouse's Mother's Name: Edith Luckett
Page: 299
GS Film number: 1283806
Digital Folder Number: 005686319
Image Number: 01747
"California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," Database with images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 28 June 2015), Ronald Wilson Reagan and Nancy Davis, 04 Mar 1952; citing Los Angeles, California, Unit
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Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, had a remarkable life that spanned the realms of entertainment and politics. Born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan grew up in a modest family. He attended Eureka College, where he studied economics and sociology and became involved in sports and drama.
Reagan initially found success as a radio sports announcer and later as a Hollywood actor. His film career took off in the 1930s and 1940s, with notable roles in movies such as 'Knute Rockne, All American' (1940), where he played the role of George Gipp and delivered the famous line 'Win one for the Gipper,' a nickname that stuck with him throughout his career.
Reagan's acting career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces, making training films. After the war, he continued his acting career and eventually transitioned into television as the host of 'General Electric Theater.'
Name: Ronald Reagan Titles and Terms: Event Type: Census Event Date: 1940 Event Place: Councilmanic District 2, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles, California, United States Gender: Male Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Race (Original): White Race: White Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head Relationship to Head of Household: Head BirthPlace: Illinois Birth Year (Estimated): 1911 Last Place of Residence: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa District: 60-173 Family Number: 101 Sheet Number and Letter: 5A Line Number: 33 Affiliate Publication Number: T627 Affiliate Film Number: 404 Digital Folder Number: 005456485 Image Number: 00109
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Ronald Reagan Head M 29 Illinois Jane Reagan Wife F 24 Missouri
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.
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.
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 - January 20 - Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) beomes 40th President of the United States
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, served from 1981 to 1989. His presidency was marked by significant changes in American politics and policy, often described under the umbrella term 'Reaganomics.' This economic strategy focused on tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending to stimulate economic growth. Reagan also increased defense spending, which contributed to the end of the Cold War by exerting pressure on the Soviet Union. His administration saw major events such as the Strategic Defense Initiative, tax reform, and the Iran-Contra affair. Domestically, Reagan's policies led to a period of economic growth but also increased national debt and income inequality. His presidency left a lasting impact on the conservative movement and American politics.
1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.
1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)
2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.
Burial
Name: Ronald Wilson Reagan Maiden Name: Event Type: Burial Event Date: 2004 Event Place: Simi Valley, Ventura, California, United States of America Photograph Included: Yes Birth Date: 06 Feb 1911 Death Date: 05 Jun 2004 Affiliate Record Identifier: 4244 Cemetery: Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library
'Find A Grave Index,' Database, FamilySearch : accessed 28 June 2015), Ronald Wilson Reagan, 2004; Burial, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, United States of America, Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library; citing record ID 4244, Find a Grave
Age: 93 Given Name: Ronald Middle Name: W SurName: Reagan Name Suffix: Birth Date: 06 Feb 1911 State: Iowa Last Place of Residence: Los angeles, California Previous Residence Postal Code: 90024 Event Date: 05 Jun 2004
'United States Social Security Death Index,' Database, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:VMST-XPR : accessed 28 June 2015), Ronald W Reagan, 05 Jun 2004; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Name: President Ronald Wilson Reagan Titles and Terms: President Event Type: Obituary Event Date: 06 Jun 2004 Event Place: Colorado, United States Gender: Male Age: 93 Relationship to Deceased: Deceased Birth Date: 06 Feb 1911 BirthPlace: Tampico, , Illinois Death Date: 06 Jun 2004 Death Place: Los Angeles, , California
Spouse and Children Nancy Davis Reagan Wife Female Ron Davis Child Unknown Patti Davis Daughter
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