Ruth Alexander
(1905-1930)

American female aviation pioneer – Ruth Alexander was born in Irving (Ghost town in Marshall County, Kansas, United States) on May 18th, 1905 and died in San Diego International Airport (International airport in San Diego, California, USA) on September 18th, 1930 at the age of 25. Today Ruth Alexander would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Ruth Alexander when he died?

Ruth Alexander died in 1930 at the age of 25.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 18th, 1905 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Irving Ghost town in Marshall County, Kansas, United States
Death Date	September 18th, 1930 (Thursday)
Death place	San Diego International Airport International airport in San Diego, California, USA
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Ruth Alexander

Birthday

When was Ruth Alexander born?

Ruth Alexander was born on May 18th, 1905.

Death

When did Ruth Alexander die?

Ruth Alexander died on September 18th, 1930 at the age of 25 in San Diego International Airport (International airport in San Diego, California, USA). Today Ruth Alexander would be 118 years old.