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Bertha Lang, born in 1926 in New York, USA

The Human

  • Who is Bertha Lang?
    Bertha Lang is a human born in the United States of America in 1926. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
  • What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
    This record was created on February 03, 2025 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.

The Context

  • What was the context in the United States of America in 1926?
    The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was established, becoming the first major broadcast network in the United States and marking the beginning of organized broadcast media. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, setting a record and becoming an international sensation, symbolizing the progress of women in sports and society. The Air Commerce Act was signed into law, promoting the development of commercial aviation and establishing federal regulations for air traffic control, safety, and navigation.
  • They were born in 1926
    Miles Davis III - American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
    Irwin Ginsberg - American poet and writer.
    Klaus Nakszynski - German actor.
  • They were born in New York
    Cabell Calloway III - Regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem
    Emma Roberts - American actress, singer and producer.
    Ramy Youssef - American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director.

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Details
  • Sex at Birth:
    Female
  • Full Name:
    BERTHA LANG
  • Reference Country:
    United States of America
  • Year of birth:
    1926
  • Age:
    99
  • Country of Birth:
    United States of America
  • Place of Birth:
    New York
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