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Donald Davidson 2003 Deaths

Donald DavidsonAge: 86 one of the foremost philosophers of the twentieth century, Davidson produced revolutionary studies on the philosophy of language, mind, and action. He taught at a…

John Thaw 2002 Deaths

John ThawAge: 60 British actor who played the title character in the Inspector Morse television series, based on the novels by Colin Dexter. Died: Wiltshire, England, Feb. 21, 2002Fernando…

Benjamin Thompson 2002 Deaths

Benjamin ThompsonAge: 84 architect who transformed Boston's dilapidated waterfront into the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a popular tourist attraction. He duplicated the concept with equal…

Chakufwa Chihana 2006 Deaths

Chakufwa ChihanaAge: 67 pro-democracy campaigner in Malawi whose underground political movement led to the country's first multiparty elections in 1994. Died: South Africa, June 12, 2006Otis…

Gerald Marks 1997 Deaths

Gerald Marks Tin Pan Alley composer song credits include “All of Me” and “Is It True What They Say About Dixie?” Born: 1901Died: 1997Marie Marchowsky1997 DeathsDave Marr

Katarina Witt Biography

Katarina WittBorn: Dec. 3, 1965East German figure skater 4-time world champion (1984-85,87-88); won consecutive Olympic gold medals (1984,88). See also: Memorable Moments: Katarina Witt.Dave…

Dizzy Dean

Dizzy DeanBorn: Jan. 16, 1910Baseball RHP led NL in strikeouts and complete games 4 times; last NL pitcher to win 30 games (30-7 in 1934); MVP in 1934 with St. Louis; 150-83 record.Died: July…

1999 Deaths: G - L

Felix GalimirWilliam (Bill) GardinerW. Arthur Garrity, Jr.William (Pop) GatesGermain GliddenColby GoodwinRaisa GorbachevMeg GreenfieldCalvin GriffithErnest GrossJerzy GrotowskiHowie HaakHuntz…

Mildred Benson 2002 Deaths

Mildred BensonAge: 96 author, under the name Carolyn Keene, of 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mystery novels. She wrote the books, churning out as many as 13 a year, as a side job while…

Horst P. Horst Biography

Horst P. HorstAge: 93 fashion photographer known for his stylized, classical photos of the glitterati, including Coco Chanel, Andy Warhol and Marlene Dietrich. Born Horst Paul Albert…