101 - Joseph S. Loury - Yukon Cemetery - Yukon, OK
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Joseph S. Loury was born the same year that voting machines were approved by the U.S. Congress for use in federal elections.
Waymark Code: WMJT0T
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2013
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The final resting place of Joseph Loury is at the south side of Yukon Cemetery, at the northwest corner of the section. He has two markers: a double one that he shares with his spouse Leta, and a single military headstone.
Text on marker:
Loury
Joseph S.
1899 - 2000
Leta G.
1903 - 1987
(65 years)
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Text on single marker:
Joseph S. Loury
Sgt US Army
World War I
Jan 16, 1899
Apr. 5, 2000
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Some worldwide events and accomplishments that occurred during Joseph's time on earth:
1899: In Washington state, USA, Mount Rainier National Park is established.
1909: The city of Tel Aviv (at this time known as Ahuzat Bayit) is founded.
1919: Oregon places a one cent per US gallon (0.26¢/liter) tax on gasoline, becoming the first U.S. state to levy a gasoline tax.
1929: In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art opens to the public.
1939: Adolf Hitler orders the German military to start planning for Fall Weiss, the codename for the invasion of Poland.
1949: U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced that the USSR tested the atomic bomb.
1959: The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.
1969: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the First Amendment applies to public schools.
1979: The Sahara Desert experiences snow for 30 minutes.
1989: Portugal wins the FIFA U-20 World Cup, defeating Nigeria on the final by 2–0 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2000: Pope John Paul II apologizes for the wrongdoings by members of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the ages.
Location of Headstone: Yukon Cemetery
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