Famous Birthdays
- Ann Biderman, American film and television writer (Ray Donovan)
- Bobby Caldwell, American jazz and pop singer ("What You Won't Do for Love"), and songwriter ("The Next Time I Fall"), born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Daba Diawara, Malian politician, born in Bamako, Mali
- John Childs, English cricket spin bowler (2 Tests, 3 wickets; Gloucestershire CCC, Essex CCC), born in Plymouth, England
Famous Deaths
- Artur Schnabel, Austrian pianist (Reflections on Music), dies at 69
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About August 15, 1951
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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