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. Born: March 20, 1906 Died: February 10, 2001 In office: January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1977 Wiki link