Died On This Date (May 14, 2009) William D. Littleford / Former Chairman of Billboard Magazine
themusicsover William D. Littleford
August 14, 1914 – May 14, 2009
William D. Littleford entered the publishing business in 1934 when he joined the staff of Billboard magazine, which his grandfather founded in 1894. Starting as an apprentice, Littleford became GM in 1943, and then President and CEO in 1958. He stayed in that position until the magazine was sold in the mid ’80s, afterwhich he was appointed Chairman Emeritus. He passed away in his home at the age of 94.