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Alena Burks 1926 - 1981

Alena Burks was born on September 11, 1926, and died at age 55 years old in November 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alena Burks.
Alena Burks
September 11, 1926
November 1981
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Alena Burks' History: 1926 - 1981

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  • 09/11
    1926

    Birthday

    September 11, 1926
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  • 11/dd
    1981

    Death

    November 1981
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Alena Burks lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 55.
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In 1926, in the year that Alena Burks was born, on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.
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In 1935, by the time she was only 9 years old, 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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