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David, T. W. E.

(Encyclopedia) David, T. W. E. (Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth), 1858–1935, Australian geologist and explorer, b. near Cardiff, Wales. David came to Australia in 1882 as an assistant geological…

David and Lucile Packard Foundation

(Encyclopedia) David and Lucile Packard Foundation, private philanthropic institution that funds nonprofit organizations. It was founded in 1964 by David Packard (1912–96), co-founder of Hewlett-…

Urquhart, David

(Encyclopedia) Urquhart, DavidUrquhart, Davidûrˈkərt [key], 1805–77, British diplomat and writer. He served (1831–37) in various diplomatic capacities in Constantinople but was recalled because of…

Shalikashvili, John Malchase David

(Encyclopedia) Shalikashvili, John Malchase DavidShalikashvili, John Malchase Davidshälēˌkäshvēˈlē [key], 1936–2011, U.S. army general, b. Poland. Drafted into the army, he became a commissioned…

Oistrakh, David Feodorovich

(Encyclopedia) Oistrakh, David FeodorovichOistrakh, David Feodorovichoiˈsträk [key], 1908–74, Ukrainian violinist, b. Odessa. Encouraged by his father, an amateur violinist, he began to study his…

Oddsson, Davíð

(Encyclopedia) Oddsson, DavíðOddsson, Davíðdäˈvĭth ōdˈsōn [key], 1948–, Icelandic politician and writer. A lawyer, radio producer, and the author of several plays and teleplays, he also worked for…

Obadiah, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) ObadiahObadiahōˌbədīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Obadiah. 2 Ahab's major-domo. 3 Descendant of David. 4 One of David's mighty men. 5 Prince under…

Lean, Sir David

(Encyclopedia) Lean, Sir David, 1908–91, English film director, producer, and scriptwriter, b. Croyden, England. He entered the film industry in the 1920s, and had become one of Britain's most…

Zeisberger, David

(Encyclopedia) Zeisberger, DavidZeisberger, Davidzīsˈbərgər [key], 1721–1808, American Moravian missionary, b. Moravia. While a youth, he lived in Holland and later in London, where he met Graf von…

1969 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” 5th DimensionAlbum of the YearBlood, Sweat and Tears, Blood, Sweat and Tears (Columbia)Song of the Year“Games People Play,” Joe South,…