Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Alistair Dryden
Alistair Garth Dryden (born 18 December 1942) is a former New Zealand rower.
Dryden was born in 1942 in Auckland, New Zealand.
The wrestler Jim Dryden (1907–1974) was his father.
He received his education at King's College.
At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alan Grey, Christian Larsen, Louis Lobel, Robert Page and Alan Webster.
After having received an invitation to the Henley Royal Regatta, he won the inaugural Prince Philip Challenge Cup regatta in 1963 in Henley-on-Thames.
That year, the Henley regatta was regarded as the event that came closest to a world championship.
Darien Boswell, Peter Masfen and Dudley Storey made up the other rowers, and Bob Page was the cox.
The same coxed four team then went to the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where they placed a disappointing eighth.
At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico he was part of the men's eight that came fourth in the final.
Dryden was later the president of the Auckland Rowing Club.
Dryden's son, Murdoch Dryden, would later represent New Zealand at World Rowing Championships.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
Jim Dryden
James Herbert Ferrier Dryden (8 July 1907 – 29 October 1974) was a New Zealand wrestler who won a silver medal at the 1938 British Empire Games.
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
Harry Johnson (wrestler)
Harry Johnson( 1903- date of death unknown) was an English wrestler.
Fred Bradley (rower)
Frederick Bradley( 1908- date of death unknown) was an English rower.
Albert Thompson (footballer, born 1912)
Albert Thompson( born 1912, date of death unknown) was a Welsh footballer.
Harry Wainwright (footballer)
Harry Wainwright( born 1899; date of death unknown) was an English footballer.

Question: When did Alistair Dryden's father die?
Answer: 29 October 1974