About Harry Howard
Lived 1890 – 1970 (aged 80). Harry Howard was a politician.
Sir Henry Rudolph Howard, (20 April 1890 – 11 August 1970) was an Australian businessman, retailer, and the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth from 1955 to 1964.
Early life Howard was born in Manchester, England, on 20 April 1890.
City of Light During his time as mayor, Howard encouraged the people of Perth to switch on their lights as astronaut John Glenn passed overhead in an orbiting spacecraft so that he was able to see the city; Perth was subsequently known world-wide as the City of Light.
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Who was Harry Howard?
(1890-1970) businessman and lord mayor
When was Harry Howard born?
Harry Howard was born on 20 April 1890 in Manchester.
When did Harry Howard die?
Harry Howard died on 11 August 1970 in West Perth, Western Australia.
What was Harry Howard's occupation?
Harry Howard was a politician.
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· DBpedia: Harry Howard (mayor)
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