Birthdays Date 1923 August | History by KabAstro

Aug 1 Yoshinao Nakada, Japanese composer, born in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan (d. 2000)

Shimon Peres (1923-2016)

Aug 2 Polish-Israeli Labor Party politician (President. 2007-14; Prime Minister, 1984-86 and 1995-96; Foreign Minister, 1986-88, 1992-95, and 2001-02), and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1994), born in Wiszniewo, Poland (now Vishnyeva, Belarus)

Aug 3 Anne Klein, American fashion designer (Anne Klein II), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1974)
Aug 3 Roger Foulon, Belgian writer (Un été dans la Fagne), born in Thuin, Belgium (d. 2008)
Aug 3 Shenouda III of Alexandria, Pope of the Coptic Christianity, born in Abnub, Asyut Governorate, Egypt (d. 2012)
Aug 4 Arthur Butterworth, British classical trumpet player and composer, born in New Moston, England (d. 2014)
Aug 4 Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi, Pakistani satirical and humor writer, born in Jaipur, India (d. 2018)
Aug 4 Reg Grundy, Australian media and television mogul (Neighbours, Prisoner), born in Sydney, New South Wales (d. 2016)
Aug 5 Devan Nair, Singaporean politician, President of Singapore (1981-85), born in Melaka (d. 2005)
Aug 5 Richard Kleindienst, American lawyer and civil servant (Attorney General during Watergate scandal, 1972)-73, born in Winslow, Arizona (d. 2000)
Aug 6 Jack Parnell, British jazz drummer, and orchestra leader (The Benny Hill Show; The Englebert Humperdick Show; Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments), born in London, England (d. 2010)
Aug 6 Jess Collins, American visual artist (Translations), born in Long Beach, California (d. 2004)
Aug 6 John "Jackie" Kelk, American actor and stand-up comedian (The Aldrich Family;, The Adventures of Superman), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2002)
Aug 6 William B Williams, American DJ (WNEW - Make Believe Ballroom), and TV announcer/second banana (Sammy and Company), born in Babylon, New York (d. 1986)
Aug 9 Gerrit Kouwenaar, Dutch journalist and poet, born in Amsterdam (d. 2014)
Aug 10 Fred Ridgway, England cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 7 wickets, BB 4/83; Kent CCC, MCC), born in Stockport, England (d. 2015)
Aug 10 Rhonda Fleming [Marilyn Louis], American actress and singer nicknamed the "Queen of Technicolor" (Spellbound), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2020)
Aug 11 Roy Roper, New Zealand rugby union three-quarter (5 Tests; Taranaki RU), born in Ōwhango, New Zealand (d. 2023)
Aug 11 Stan Chambers, American television reporter (KTLA), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2015)
Aug 12 John Holt, West Indian cricket batsman (17 Tests, 1066 runs at 36.75; 2 x 100s), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1997)
Aug 14 Alice Ghostley, American singer and actress (Bewitched, Designing Women), born in Eve, Vernon County, Missouri (d. 2007)
Aug 14 Jorja Curtright, American stage and screen actress (Whistle Stop, Heaven Only Knows), and interior decorator, born in Amarillo, Texas (d. 1985)
Aug 14 William Flanagan, American composer, and music critic, born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1969)
Aug 15 Rose Marie [Mazzetta], American actress, comedienne and singer (The Dick Van Dyke Show - "Sally"; The Doris Day Show), born in New York City (d. 2017)
Aug 16 Joe Hutton, Northumbrian piper and shepherd, born in Halton Lee Gate, Haltwhistle (d. 1995)
Aug 16 Millôr Fernandes, Brazilian writer and playwright, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (d. 2012)
Aug 17 Anton Kersjes, Dutch violinist, conductor (Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra), and philanthropist, born in Arnhem, Netherlands (d. 2004)
Aug 17 Chaleo Yoovidhya, Thai co-creator of Red Bull energy drink, born in Phichit, Thailand (d. 2012)
Aug 17 Larry Rivers [Grossberg], American painter (Godfather of Pop Art), born in New York City (d. 2002)
Aug 18 Jenni Irani, Indian cricketer, born in Karachi (d. 1982)
Aug 18 Sadu Shinde, Indian cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 12 wickets, BB 6/91; Maharashtra, Bombay, Baroda), born in Mumbai, India (d. 1955)
Aug 19 (Dillwyn) "Dill" Jones, Welsh jazz stride pianist, born in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales (d. 1984)
Aug 19 Edgar F. Codd, English-American computer scientist who contributed to the theory and practice of database management systems, born in Fortuneswell, Dorset, England (d. 2003) [1]
Aug 20 Jim Reeves, American country singer ("He'll Have To Go"; "Distant Drums"), and actor (Kimberley Jim), born in Panola County, Texas (d. 1964)
Aug 21 Arthur "Art" Janov, American psychologist and psychotherapist notable for creating primal therapy (The Primal Scream), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2017)
Aug 21 Chris Schenkel, American sportscaster (Monday Night Fights), born in Bippus, Indiana (d. 2005)
Aug 21 Cliff Adams, British singer (The Stragazers; The Cliff Adams Singers), born in Southwark, London, England (d. 2001)
Aug 22 Gerald Long, English journalist and CEO of Reuters, born in York, England (d. 1998)
Aug 23 Humphrey Fisher, TV producer, born in England (d. 1996)
Aug 23 Ken Rickards, West Indies cricketer (WI batsman two Tests 104 runs), born in Jamaica (d. 1995)
Aug 24 Arthur Jensen, American psychologist, born in San Diego, California (d. 2012)
Aug 24 Helena Carter [Helen Rickerts], American model and actress (Invaders from Mars), born in New York City (d. 2000)
Aug 26 Wolfgang Sawallisch, German conductor (Vienna Symphony, 1960-70; Philadelphia Orchestra, 1993-2003), and pianist, born in Munich, Germany (d. 2013)
Aug 29 Lester Trimble, American composer, music critic and educator, born in Bangor, Wisconsin (d. 1986)
Aug 29 Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley and Chairman of the Board of Governors of BBC (1986-96), born in Surrey (d. 2006)
Aug 29 Reinier Braams, Dutch biophysicist and politician, born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (d. 2001)

Richard Attenborough (1923-2014)

Aug 29 English actor and director (Gandhi, Jurassic Park, Young Winston), born in Cambridge, England

Aug 30 Barbara Mary Ansell, UK founder of paediatric rheumatology, born in Warwick, England (d. 2001)
Aug 30 Charmian Clift, Australian writer and essayist, born in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1969)
Aug 30 Gerhard Wimberger, Austria composer (Glove), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2016)