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Aleen Thornton 1925 - 2004

Aleen Thornton of Vernon, Lamar County, AL was born on April 29, 1925, and died at age 79 years old on May 7, 2004.
Aleen Thornton
Vernon, Lamar County, AL 35592
April 29, 1925
May 7, 2004
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Aleen Thornton's History: 1925 - 2004

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  • 04/29
    1925

    Birthday

    April 29, 1925
    Birthdate
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  • 05/7
    2004

    Death

    May 7, 2004
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Aleen Thornton lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.
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In 1925, in the year that Aleen Thornton was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1935, at the age of merely 10 years old, Aleen was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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