Leo Chester
CUNNINGHAM
(b.
9 February 1892
,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
d.
26 May 1985
,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
)
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Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM was born 9 February 1892 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM was the child of John Hawkins CUNNINGHAM and Emily Ann DEAN and the grandchild of: (paternal) George CUNNINGHAM and Elizabeth Jane HAWKINS (maternal) George DEAN and Sophia-Jane LAVIGNESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Leo Chester married Harriet Lydia HILL 24 April 1920 in Vancouver, Washington, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Harriet Lydia HILL was born 8 October 1895 in Innisfail, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Harriet Lydia died 28 January 1980 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Harriet Lydia was the child of Edward Roland HILL and Elizabeth Lydia GREENFIELD.
Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM died 26 May 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Family and Children of Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM
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Harriet Lydia HILL-- Date: 24 April 1920 Place: Vancouver, Washington, USA
Harriet Lydia HILL was the child of Edward Roland HILL and Elizabeth Lydia GREENFIELD
Children of Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM and Harriet Lydia HILL:
Leslie Roland Dean CUNNINGHAM (b.08/23/1917, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada d. 09/30/1972, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada)
m. Pearl ORCUTT
Harriet Lydia HILL-- Date: 24 April 1920 Place: Vancouver, Washington, USAHarriet Lydia HILL was the child of Edward Roland HILL and Elizabeth Lydia GREENFIELD
Children of Leo Chester CUNNINGHAM and Harriet Lydia HILL:
Leslie Roland Dean CUNNINGHAM (b.08/23/1917, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada d. 09/30/1972, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada)m. Pearl ORCUTT
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1892 Birth 9 February 1892
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1917 Birth of ChildLeslie Roland Dean CUNNINGHAM was born 08/23/1917, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Leo Chester was 25 years old.
1920 Marriage / PartnerLeo Chester CUNNINGHAM and Harriet Lydia HILL 24 April 1920, Vancouver, Washington, USA
He was 28 years old.
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1972 Death of ChildLeslie Roland Dean CUNNINGHAM died 09/30/1972, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Leo Chester was 80 years old.
The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.1979 - June 4 - Joe Clark becomes Prime Minister of Canada1980 Death of Spouse/PartnerHarriet Lydia HILL died 28 January 1980, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
1980 - March 3 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1984 - June 30 - John Turner becomes Prime Minister of Canada1984 - September 17 - Brian Mulroney becomes Prime Minister of Canada1985 Death 26 May 1985
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
He died at the age of 93.
Added: 1/7/2021 12:25:40 PM
- Updated: 5/13/2021 11:14:24 AM
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