Alan Paton vs Sam Cooke
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Compare the life timelines of Alan Paton (1903–1988) and Sam Cooke (1931–1964) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 33 years, from 1931 to 1964.
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Alan Paton (1903–1988)
- — Born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Verified
- — Graduated from Natal University College Verified
- — Married Doris Olive Francis Verified
- — Appointed principal of Diepkloof Reformatory Verified
- — Published Cry, the Beloved Country Verified
- — Co-founded the Liberal Party of South Africa Verified
- — Liberal Party of South Africa dissolved Verified
- — Married Anne Hopkins Verified
- — Published the autobiography Towards the Mountain Verified
- — Died near Durban Verified
Sam Cooke (1931–1964)
- — Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi Verified
- — Family moved to Chicago Verified
- — Became lead singer of the Soul Stirrers Verified
- — Released 'You Send Me' Verified
- — Married Barbara Campbell Verified
- — Signed with RCA Victor Verified
- — Founded SAR Records Verified
- — Recorded 'A Change Is Gonna Come' Verified
- — Shot and killed in Los Angeles Verified