Notable Births & Deaths for Ratna ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ratna. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Richard Carlson     (Actor, writer, director)
  • Full name: Richard Dutoit Carlson
  • He was born in Albert Lea (MN) on April 29, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on November 25, 1977 (a Friday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Albert Lea is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ratna.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Carlson<1>
• Buddy Holly     (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
  • He was born in Lubbock (TX) on September 7, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 22. He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery (Lubbock County, Texas).
  • Clear Lake is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Ratna.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Holly<1>
• Selmer Jackson     (Actor)
  • Full name: Selmer Adolf Jackson
  • He was born in Lake Mills (IA) on May 7, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on March 30, 1971 (a Tueday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Lake Mills is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Ratna.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Selmer Jackson<1>
• Ritchie Valens     (Musician)
  • Born: Richard Steven Valenzuela
  • He was born in Pacoima (CA) on May 13, 1941 (a Tueday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 17. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Clear Lake is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Ratna.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ritchie Valens<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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