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Despina Bates 1928 - 1974

Despina Bates was born on July 20, 1928, and died at age 46 years old in August 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Despina Bates.
Despina Bates
July 20, 1928
August 1974
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Despina Bates' History: 1928 - 1974

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  • 07/20
    1928

    Birthday

    July 20, 1928
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 08/dd
    1974

    Death

    August 1974
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Despina Bates lived 26 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 46.
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In 1928, in the year that Despina Bates was born, Mickie Mouse was born! He first appeared in Disney's Steamboat Willie, along with Minnie. Although they were in two previous shorts, this was the first to be distributed. Steamboat Willie took advantage of the new technology and was a "talkie" - music was coordinated with the animation. It became the most popular cartoon of its day.
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In 1935, Despina was only 7 years old 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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