Birth Name: George Benton
Occupation: Boxer
Place Of Birth: Pennsylvania
Date Of Birth: May 15, 1933
Date Of Death: September 19, 2011
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
George Benton was born on the 15th of May, 1933. He was popular for being a Boxer. Former boxing professional, most recognized for defeating world champions like Freddie Little and Joey Giardello.
George Benton was born in Pennsylvania. He started participating in amateur competitions when he was only 13, and turned pro three years later. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2001.
George Benton was a Taurus and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
George Benton was born in 1930s. The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Despite the Great Depression, Hollywood and popular film production flourished. Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. Discover what happened on this day.
George Benton is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
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Family
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Personal Life
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George Benton was born in the Year of the Rooster.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | George Benton |
| NICKNAME: | George |
| RELIGION: | Christian |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Taurus |
| BIRTH DAY: | Monday |
| DEATH DAY: | Monday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: George Benton was a Taurus. People of this zodiac sign like cooking, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity. The strengths of this sign are being reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive and uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: George Benton was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are honest, observant and hardworking. They seldom rely on other people in daily life, which can make them impatient when dealing with others.
Ruling Planet: George Benton had a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
George Benton’s birth sign is Taurus and he had a ruling planet of Venus.
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