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Bennie Thornton 1912 - 1981

Bennie Thornton was born on July 22, 1912, and died at age 68 years old in February 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bennie Thornton.
Bennie Thornton
July 22, 1912
February 1981
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Bennie Thornton's History: 1912 - 1981

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  • 07/22
    1912

    Birthday

    July 22, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 02/dd
    1981

    Death

    February 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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    Bennie Thornton lived 3 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 68.
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In 1912, in the year that Bennie Thornton was born, the RMS Titanic sank in April. The RMS Titanic was a British built and run passenger liner that was billed as "unsinkable." On its maiden voyage from Southampton England to New York City, carrying about 2,224 passengers and crew - from the wealthiest people in the world to poor emigrants from Europe, the Titanic hit an iceberg. Five of her watertight compartments failed but she was designed to survive only 4 being flooded. She began to sink. There were only enough lifeboats for about half of the passengers so over 1,000 remained behind while "women and children first" were loaded. Over 1500 died, making it the largest maritime disaster in modern history.
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In 1925, when he was only 13 years old, 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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