Kym Taylor is a human born in the United States of America in 1986. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
What is the origin of the last name Taylor?
Taylor is an occupational surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "cutter of cloth," from the Old French "tailleur," which derives from "tailler," meaning "to cut." It denotes a person who worked as a tailor. It is widespread in English-speaking countries.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
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The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1986?
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred, tragically killing all seven crew members, including Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space, leading to a reevaluation of the space program. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 was signed into law, simplifying the tax code, lowering tax rates, and closing loopholes, reflecting the Reagan administration's economic policies. The Iran-Contra affair was revealed, showing that senior administration officials had secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, which was then embroiled in the Iran-Iraq War, leading to a major political scandal.