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Ovie Matthews 1889 - 1965

Ovie Matthews of Illinois was born on February 12, 1889, and died at age 76 years old in August 1965.
Ovie Matthews
Illinois
February 12, 1889
August 1965
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Ovie Matthews' History: 1889 - 1965

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  • 02/12
    1889

    Birthday

    February 12, 1889
    Birthdate
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  • 08/dd
    1965

    Death

    August 1965
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ovie Matthews lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1889, in the year that Ovie Matthews was born, on March 31st, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated. Because the elevators were not yet in operation, officials had to climb to the top of the tower - it took an hour. On May 15th, the Tower opened to the public - still without working elevators - but around 30,000 visitors still made the climb. The elevators went into operation on the 26th. The Tower wasn't considered aesthetically pleasing at the time but is now one of the most iconic structures in the world.
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In 1925, this person was 36 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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