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George Petty 1914 - 1981

George Petty of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on September 15, 1914, and died at age 66 years old in March 1981.
George Petty
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48221
September 15, 1914
March 1981
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George Petty's History: 1914 - 1981

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  • 09/15
    1914

    Birthday

    September 15, 1914
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  • 03/dd
    1981

    Death

    March 1981
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    George Petty lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
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In 1914, in the year that George Petty was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1939, he was 25 years old when on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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