Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Earl Downs
Add photo

Earl Downs 1920 - 1978

Earl Downs was born on December 21, 1920, and died at age 57 years old in August 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Earl Downs.
Earl Downs
December 21, 1920
August 1978
Male
Looking for another Earl Downs?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Earl.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Earl Downs' History: 1920 - 1978

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 12/21
    1920

    Birthday

    December 21, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 08/dd
    1978

    Death

    August 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Earl Downs lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Earl

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1920, in the year that Earl Downs was born, on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
Did you know?
In 1931, he was just 11 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Earl Downs' Family Tree & Friends

Earl Downs' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Earl's Friends

Friends of Earl Friends can be as close as family. Add Earl's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Earl Downs Biographies

Other Downs Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top