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David Riesman 2002 Deaths

David RiesmanAge: 92 sociologist whose 1950 book, The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character, became an unexpected and perennial bestseller. Died: Binghamton, N.Y., May 10,…

David Westerfield, 2002 News

California engineer, was convicted in August of kidnapping and murdering his neighbor, 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. The child was abducted from her bedroom in February while her father was…

David Wisniewski 2002 Deaths

David WisniewskiAge: 49 artist and author known for the layered, cut-paper technique he used to illustrate books, including Golem, which won the 1997 Caldecott Medal. Died: Alexandria, Va.,…

David Safavian, 2006 News

former administrator of the federal procurement office in the White House Office of Management and Budget, was convicted in June of four counts of lying and obstructing justice in connection…

David Diamond 2005 Deaths

David DiamondAge: 89 prolific, meticulous composer who wrote 10 string quartets, 11 symphonies, and several concertos. He composed music for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and…

David Safavian, 2005 News

Bush administration official, was arrested in September and charged with making false statements and obstructing a federal investigation into high-powered and highly controversial lobbyist…

David Trimble, 2001 News

Ulster Unionist leader, resigned his post as first minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly in July after the Irish Republican Army once again stalled on disarmament. The move threatened to…

David Kipiani 2001 Deaths

David KipianiAge: 50 star forward on the Soviet Union's national soccer team during the 1970s and 80s; coached Georgia's national team from 1997-2001. He died of injuries sustained in a car…

David Crosthwait, Jr. Biography

David Crosthwait, Jr.engineer, inventorBorn: 1898Birthplace: Nashville, Tenn. David Crosthwait held numerous patents relating to heat transfer, ventilation, and air conditioning, the areas…

David Merrick 2000 Deaths

David MerrickAge: 88 Broadway impresario famous for his productions and his ruthless pursuit of publicity. Known as the “Abominable Showman,” Merrick remains one of the most prolific and…