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Abraham Beame

104th New York City mayor (1906-2001) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 94

Abraham David Beame was an English-born American accountant, investor, and Democratic Party politician who served from 1974 to 1977 as the 105th mayor of New York City. Beame presided over the city during the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis, when the city was almost forced to declare bankruptcy.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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Honorary Doctor of the Bar-Ilan University1974

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 2001 · aged 94