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Derryl Gordon 1935 - 1982

Derryl Gordon was born on September 3, 1935, and died at age 46 years old in May 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Derryl Gordon.
Derryl Gordon
September 3, 1935
May 1982
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Derryl Gordon's History: 1935 - 1982

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  • 09/3
    1935

    Birthday

    September 3, 1935
    Birthdate
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  • 05/dd
    1982

    Death

    May 1982
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    Derryl Gordon lived 27 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 46.
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In 1935, in the year that Derryl Gordon was born, 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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In 1940, Derryl was just 5 years old when in July, Billboard published its first Music Popularity Chart. Top recordings of the year were Tommy Dorsey's "I'll Never Smile Again" (vocal Frank Sinatra) - 12 weeks at the top, Bing Crosby's "Only Forever" - 9 weeks at the top, and Artie Shaw's "Frenesi" - 12 weeks at the top.
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