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Gertie Sparks 1896 - 1979

Gertie Sparks was born on September 26, 1896, and died at age 82 years old in July 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertie Sparks.
Gertie Sparks
September 26, 1896
July 1979
Female
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Gertie Sparks' History: 1896 - 1979

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  • 09/26
    1896

    Birthday

    September 26, 1896
    Birthdate
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  • 07/dd
    1979

    Death

    July 1979
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Gertie Sparks lived 10 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 82.
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In 1896, in the year that Gertie Sparks was born, on January 28th, the first ticket for speeding - called "furious driving" - was issued. Walter Arnold of Kent England was fined 1 shilling plus costs - for going 8 mph. The speed limit was 2 mph.
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In 1900, she was only 4 years old when when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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