US Federal Holidays:
There are no Federal Holidays in August.
Astrological Signs:
Leo: July 23rd - August 22nd
Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd
Birthstones:
Jade, Peridot
Flower:
Gladiolus
Gladiolus means "splendid beauty"
Monthly Observances:
American Artist Appreciation Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Catfish Month (National, US)
Eye Exam Month (National, US)
National Eye Exam Month was founded by Sears Optical in 1989 to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye exams. Here's the Web site:
www.eyeexammonth.com - but nowhere does it say what month this is observed!
"Sitting too close to the television will damage your eyes. Myth. Many people sit too close to the television because they can’t see well, but sitting too close will not make your eyesight worse. Source:
www.eyeexammonth.com/subpage.html
"Eating carrots will improve your vision. Myth. Carrots are high in vitamin A, but an overall healthy diet is more essential to good vision." Source:
www.eyeexammonth.com/subpage.html
Immunization Awareness Month (National, US)
"(NIAM) NPI has designated August as National Immunization Awareness Month
(NIAM). Each year, this commemorative month increases awareness about immunization across the lifespan as parents and children prepare for the return to school, and the medical community begins preparations for the upcoming flu season. NIAM provides an opportunity to create positive messages for the media and to highlight local, grassroots immunization initiatives." -
www.partnersforimmunization.org/niam.html
Inventors Month (National, US)
www.inventorsdigest.com/magazine/niminfo.html
United Inventors Association: www.uiausa.org
Peach Month (There seems to be some confusion on whether National Peach Month is in July or August...so we've listed it on both months)
President Reagan declares July as National Peach Month in 1982 - See proclamation:
www.reagan.utexas.edu/resource/speeches/1982/61582c.htm
"Loaded with vitamin C and at only 40 calories each, peaches are nutritious and delicious." Source:
www.smarterkids.com/rescenter/calendar/cal_activity.asp?activity=1652
Romance Awareness Month
We can't find anything "official" about this observance - just something fun with lots of online greeting cards
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
www.fsma.org
Water Quality Month (National, US)
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency - Water: www.epa.gov/OW/index.html
Water Quality Association: www.wqa.org
H2OnlyWaterDistillers - Have your own home distiller: www.h2onlywaterdistillers.com
Weekly Observances:
First Week of August:
Breastfeeding Week (World) - August 1-7 each year
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) designates World Breastfeeding Week as August 1-7 each year. In some places, national or local Breastfeeding Weeks are celebrated at other times such as during the month of October. Source:
http://209.68.55.220/news/wbw.php
National Breastfeeding week is celebrated every year during the first week in October. The significance of this week is that it follows 9 completed months of the year. It therefore represents the end of a pregnancy and the beginning of breastfeeding. Source:
www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr20021001.html
Clown Week (National, US) August 1 - 7 each year
On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and was sent to President Richard Nixon for his signature designating National Clown Week as August 1-7 each year. Source:
http://klownsabound.com/entertain/Clown_Week.html
Second Week of August:
Smile Week (National, US)
Third Week of August:
Children's Book Week (Australia) - Celebrated each year in mid to late August.
Sponsored by the Children's Book Council of Australia, Web site: www.cbc.org.au/bookweek.htm
Friendship Week (National, US)
Fourth Week of August:
No listings yet.
Daily Calendar:
August 1:
Civic Holiday (Canada) 2005
Respect for Parents Day
Sport's Day
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Dom DeLuise, 1933
Jerry Garcia, 1941
Francis Scott Key, 1779
Herman Melville, 1819
Yves St. Laurent
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August 2:
Civic Holiday (Canada)
Congress enacts first income tax, 1861
First Lincoln penny issued, 1909
Ice Cream Sandwich Day (National) August 2 every year
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html
Ice Cream Soda Day (National) August 2 every year
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html
National Night Out - "America's Night Out Against Crime" First Tuesday in August between 7 and 10PM
National Night Out - A crime and safety event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) was first introduced in 1984 on the first Tuesday in August between 7 and 10PM. It was created to heighten public awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts. "While the traditional 'lights on' and front porch vigils remain a party of NNO, activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from the police, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings." Last year, according to the organization's Web site, 33 million people in 9,850 communities from all 50 states were involved in the event. For information, see:
www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/
Operation Desert Shield began, 1990
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
James Baldwin
Jeremy Castle, 1974 - Country music artist and songwriter from Oklahoma
www.JeremyCastle.com
Kathy Lennon
Carroll O'Conner, 1924-2001
Peter O'Toole, 1932
Shari Lewis (actress, producer, writer, ventriloquist, puppeteer, TV personality (we best remember her from her TV show in the 60's with her puppet "Lambchop.") She was born on January 17, 1933 in New York City. She died August 2, 1998 from ovarian cancer at the age of 65.
August 3:
Watermelon Day (National)
Always observed on August 3rd: Source: www.holidayinsights.com/other/watermelon.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Tony Bennett, 1926
Martin Sheen, 1940
Martha Stewart, 1941
Carolyn Jones (Actress, best known as Morticia on The Addams Family, died on August 3, 1983 of cancer at the age of 53.)
4 August 4:
Champagne Day
Chocolate Chip Day (National)
Souce: NCA - National Confectioners Association Web site: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Coast Guard Day
U. S. Coast Guard established, August 4, 1790
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Louis Armstrong***NOTE
"It was recently determined that Louis Armstrong's birthday is August 4, 1901. Armstrong himself is on record as stating his birthday as July 4, 1900." (Source: Click Here )
"Louis himself believed that he was born on July 4th, 1900 and that date is still found in many jazz histories and reference books. In the mid-1980s, Armstrong expert Tad Jones discovered in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Orleans a baptismal certificate that indicates compellingly that Louis was actually born on August 4th, 1901." (Source:
www.satchmo.net)
Clara Peller, Actress (best known for her "Where's The Beef?" in the Wendy's commercials. Clara died in 1987.)
no listings yet
5 August 5:
no listings at this time
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Loni Anderson, 1946
Neil Alden Armstrong (the first man on the moon) was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5th, 1930
Terri Clark Country Singer
Patrick Ewing
Maureen McCormick, 1956
Marilyn Monroe, Died 8/5/62
6 August 6:
Mustard Day (National) (First Saturday in August)
Peace Day
Root Beer Float Day
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Lucille Ball, Born August 6, 1911
Lucille Ball died at the age of 77 on April 26, 1989 following open heart surgery.
Robert Mitchum, 1917
Odie (Garfield's friend)
Rick James (Musician/Singer) died August 6, 2004 at the age of 56. Born February 1, 1948.
www.rickjames.com
Harry Reasoner (Journalist - 60 Minutes) died August 6, 1991. Born April 17, 1923.
7 August 7:
American Family Day (First Sunday in August)
Forgiveness Day - Observed the first Sunday in August
Source: www.forgivenessday.org
Friendship Day - International (First Sunday in August)
Source: The Friendship Page Web site: www.friendship.com.au/friendday.html
Kids Day (National, US)
"National Kids Day is the first Sunday every August. It's a day to celebrate and honor children through the gift of meaningful time. Meaningful Time is time spent between adults and children that both consider engaging, important, and enjoyable. Source:
www.kidsday.net
Purple Heart Medal established, 1782
Sister's Day - August 7, 2005 (We believe this is celebrated the first Sunday in August but have not found anything "official" for this.)
Find A Gift for Sister's Day: www.findgift.com/For-Who/Brother-or-Sister/for-Sister
Sister's Day Online Greeting Cards:
http://ecard.nbc4.com/dc/sh/ecard/ecard.cfm?event=62
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Grandma Moses, 1860
B.J. Thomas, 1942
Andy Warhol
Oliver Hardy, died August 7, 1957. Born in Harlem, Georgia on January 18, 1892. Official Web site:
www.laurel-and-hardy.com
Cuckoo Dancing Week is observed the week of January 18th, celebrating Laurel and Hardy movies. Source:
www.irish-cream.com/laurel-hardy.html
Maureen Reagan (Speaker, Activist, daughter of former President Ronald Reagan) died August 7, 2001 from Melanoma. Born January 4, 1941.
8 August 8:
Bonza Bottler Day. An excuse to celebrate. This happens every month when the day and the date are the same number. (May 5, June 6, July 7, etc.)
Dollar Day, The US dollar was created
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Keith Carradine, 1950
Dustin Hoffman, 1937
Donny Most, 1953
Connie Stevens, 1938
Esther Williams
Mel Tillis
Fay Wray (actress) died August 8, 2004. Born September 10, 1907. Best remembered for her role in the movie King Kong.
9 August 9:
no listings yet
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Gillian Anderson, 1968 (Actress TV Series X-Files)
Sam Elliott, 1944
Melanie Griffith, 1957
Whitney Houston, 1963
Gregory Hines (actor/dancer) died August 9, 2003 from cancer. He was born on February 14, 1946.
Sharon Tate, Actress - Murdered by members of the Charles Manson family on August 9, 1969.
10 August 10:
First Steam Locomotive
S’mores Day
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Rosanna Arquette, 1959
Jimmy Dean, 1928
Eddie Fisher, 1928
Bobby Hatfield, 1940 (singer, Righteous Brothers) known for singing the high notes. He died 11/5/03 at the age of 62 from a heart attack.
Herbert Hoover, 31st US President 1929-1933. Born August 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa. Died October 20, 1964 in New York, NY. Married to Lou Henry Hoover. See White House Web site for bio - Click Here.
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11 August 11:
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Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Michael Douglas, 1925
Jerry Falwell, 1933
Alex Haley, 1921
Hulk Hogan, 1953
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12 August 12:
IBM Personal Computer Announced, 1981
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Cecil B. Demille, 1881
George Hamilton, 1939
Buck Owens, 1929
Pete Sampras, 8/12/1971
Jane Wyatt
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13 August 13:
Left-Handers Day (International)
Source: www.left-handersday.com
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Fidel Castro, 8/13/1927
Alfred Hitchcock, 1899
Don Ho, 1930
Annie Oakley, 1860
Julia Child (Chef, TV Personality) died August 13, 2004 of kidney failure. Born August 15, 1912.
14 August 14:
Creamsicle Day (National) August 14 every year
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html
Japan surrendered, ending World War II, 1945
Marshmallow Toasting Day (National, US)
Source: www.cardblvd.com/marshmallowz.htm
Patent issued for whiffle ball, 8/14/1953
The Social Security Act providing old age insurance to all working Americans - August 14, 1935
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Halle Berry, 1969
David Crosby, 1941
Magic Johnson, 1959
Steve Martin, 1945
Susan St. James, 1946
Danielle Steel, 1947
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15 August 15:
Crisco was developed by P&G, 1911
"Endless Love" by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross hits #1 on the Music Charts, 1981
Hay fever season starts - thru Sept. 15th
Wizard of Oz premiered
Woodstock opened 1969
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Ethel Barrymore
Napoleon Bonaparte
Julia Child, 1912
Julia Child, 1912 (chef, TV personality.) Died August 13, 2004 of kidney failure.
Mike Conners
Rose Marie, 1923
Debra Messing, 8/15/1968
Sir Walter Scott
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16 August 16:
Bennington Battle Day (Vermont) (date stays the same each year)
Elvis Memorial Day, Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42
Roller Coaster Day, Roller coaster patented in 1898
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Angela Bassett, 8/16/1958
Robert Culp
Frank Gifford, 8/16/1930
Kathy Lee Gifford, 8/16/1953
Eydie Gorme, 1932
Timothy Hutton, 1960
Madonna, 8/16/1958
Fess Parker, 1925
James Taylor
Lesley Ann Warren
Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42
17 August 17:
Billy The Kid kills his first victim, 1876
Pencil Day
We were unable to confirm this observance, but found an interesting Web site: www.pencils.com
with the history of pencils, how pencils are made, pencil trivia and more.
The Carpenter's Song "Close To You" Hits #1 on the Music Charts, 1970
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Davy Crockett, 1786 - Davy Crockett was born August 17, 1786 near Limestone, Tennessee. He died at the Alamo in March 1836, helping Texas win independence from Mexico when he was 49 years old.
Robert DeNiro, 8/17/1943
Samuel Goldwyn
Maureen O'Hara, 1920
Sean Penn, 1960
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. born August 17, 1914 and died August 17, 1988 (Son of Eleanor & Franklin D. Roosevelt.)
Mae West, 1892
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. died August 17, 1988. He was born August 17, 1914 and was the son of Eleanor & Franklin D. Roosevelt.
18 August 18:
Wizard of Oz premiered, 1939
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Rosalyn Carter, 1927 (Former First Lady, married to former President Jimmy Carter)
Roberto Clemente
Max Factor, 1904
Martin Mull, 1943
Edward Norton, 8/18/1969
Roman Polanski, 1933
Robert Redford, 1937 (Actor)
Christian Slater, 1969
Jada Pinkett Smith, 8/18/1971
Patrick Swayze, 1952
Shelley Winters, 1922
Elmer Bernstein (Composer) died August 18, 2004 at the age of 82.
19 August 19:
Aviation Day, National US (in observance of Orville Wright's birthday)
Source: www.holidayorigins.com/html/national_aviation_day.html
"Cheers" last episode aired on August 19, 1993
Source: www.wlerfm.com
Potato Day
Source: www.cdkitchen.com/foodholidays
Soft Ice Cream Day (National, US)
Source: www.cdkitchen.com/foodholidays
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Bill Clinton, 1946 (former US President)
Kevin Dillon, 1965
Tipper Gore, 1948 (wife of former US VP Al Gore)
Johnny Nash, 1940
Matthew Perry, 1969
Jill St. John, 1940 (actress)
Willie Shoemaker, 1931 (jockey), died October 12, 2003.
Snuffleupagus (Sesame Street Character)
Orville Wright, 1871
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20 August 20:
Homeless Animal Day (National), August 20, 2005
National Homeless Animals’ Day is always on the third Saturday of August each year. Source: International Society for Animal Rights Web site:
www.isaronline.org/campaign_NHAD_schedule.htm
Radio Day (National, US)
We have seen this day listed for the 20th and the 21st of August, but have been unable to find an "official" Web site. (If anyone has any info, please contact us. (There really should be a National Radio Day!)
The Rolling Stone's Song "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" Hits #1 on the Music Charts, 1965 (Their first #1 song in the United States)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Connie Chung, 1946
Benjamin Harrison
Isaac Hayes, 1942
Don King, 1931
Alan Reed, 1907 (Voice of the original Fred Flintstone.) Born August 20, 1907. Died June 14, 1977.
Al Roker, 1954
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21 August 21:
The movie "Dirty Dancing" opened 1987
Spumoni Ice Cream Day (National) - August 21 every year
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html
Statehood Day - Hawaii
President Eisenhower signed a proclamation on August 21, 1959 declaring Hawaii to be the 50th state.
The third Friday in August is observed as a state holiday in Hawaii each year, recognizing the anniversary of Hawaii's statehood. Source:
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/hawaiianweb/holiday05.html.
See this Web site for more information about Statehood Day and other Hawaii State Holidays.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Count Basie, 1904
Wilt Chamberlain, 1936
Kenny Rogers, 1938
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22 August 22:
Be An Angel Day
Be An Angel Day is a non-profit, non-denominational event celebrated annually on August 22nd. Source: Angelic Passages
www.drwnet.com/angel/day.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Ray Bradbury
Valerie Harper, 1940
Norman Schwarzkopf, 1934
Cindy Williams, 1947
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23 August 23:
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Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Kobe Bryant, 1978
Barbara Eden, 1934
Gene Kelly, 1912
Shelly Long, 1949
Keith Moon, 1947
River Phoenix, 1970
Rick Springfield, 1949
Bobby Bonds (Baseball star) died August 23, 2003 at the age of 57. He was the father of Barry Bonds.
24 August 24:
no listings at this time
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Yasser Arafat, 1929 (Palestinian leader) Died November 11, 2004 from blood disease.
Steve Guttenberg, 1958
Cal Ripkin, Jr.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (Psychiatrist & Author - "On Death & Dying") died August 24, 2004 at the age of 78.
25 August 25:
Banana Split Day, National US
Kiss and Make Up Day
www.gigglepages.com/wachol/kissnmakeupday.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Leonard Bernstein
Elvis Costello, 1955
Sean Connery, 1930
Althea Gibson, 1927 (athlete - tennis & golf.) First black woman to win Wimbledon, died September 28, 2003.
Monty Hall, 1924
Van Johnson
Regis Philbin, 1934
Blair Underwood, 1964
George Wallace, 1919
Aaliyah (Haughton) R&B singer and rising film star, born January 16, 1979; died August 25, 2001 in a plane crash. See Web site:
www.rockonthenet.com/artists-a/aaliyah_main.htm
(Submitted by Arete B. 4/23/03.)
26 August 26:
Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) was nominated at the Democratic National Convention on August 26, 1964.
Women's Equality Day (a/k/a Susan B. Anthony Day) - August 26th each year. Anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Macauley Culkin, 1980
Geraldine Feraro, 1935
Steven Wright, 1954 (Comedian)
John Wilkes Booth - See "John Wilkes Booth's Final Hours" - Click Here
Laura Branigan (singer) died August 26, 2004 from an aneurysm. Born July 3, 1957.
Ronnie White, The Miracles - Died August 26, 1995 (Born April 5, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan)
27 August 27:
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day - Texas State Holiday observed August 27th each year
Source: About Texas - Texas State Library and Archives Commission: www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/holidays.html
The first successful oil well is drilled in the US near Titusville PA by Edwin Drake on August 27, 1859.
Rock & Roll Day
Declare Last Sat. in Aug. "Rock n Roll Day" from www.ThePetitionSite.com
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum: www.rockhall.com
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Barbara Bach
Confucius, 551BC
Samuel Goldwyn, 1882
Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens), 1952
Lyndon Johnson, 1908 (36th US President)
Martha Raye, 1916 (Actress, Comedienne, Polident commercials.) Born August 27, 1916. Died October 19, 1994.
Mother Teresa, 1910
Tuesday Weld, 1943
Lester Young, 1909 (Jazz musician)
Gracie Allen, died 1964. (Actress, comedienne. Born 7/26/1895. For photo & bio, Click Here)
Confucius, 479BC (He was born August 27, 551BC)
Brian Epstein, 1967 (Beatles manager)
Brandon Tartikoff, died August 27, 1997 at the age of 48 (He was born January 14, 1949.)
Stevie Ray Vaughan, 1990 (Guitarist)
28 August 28, 2005:
Dream Day (Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during civil rights rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1963.)
Germany declares war on Romania and Italy declares war on Germany, August 28, 1916
Henry Hudson discovered the Delaware Bay, August 28, 1609.
Prince Charles & Princess Diana are divorced, 1996
St. Augustine, Florida was established on August 28, 1565. It is the oldest surviving European settlement in the United States.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Charles Boyer, 1897 (Actor)
Janet Evans, 1971 (Olympic Swimmer)
Ben Gazzara, 1930 (Actor)
Scott Hamilton, 1958 (Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Figure Skater)
Lou Piniella, 1943 (Baseball Manager)
LeAnn Rimes, 1982 (Singer)
Emma Samms, 1960 (See Emma Samms Online - Click Here)
David Soul, 1943
Jason Priestley, 1969 (Actor)
Leo Tolstoy, 1828 (Author)
Shania Twain, 1965 (Singer)
Ruth Gordon, 1985 (Actress)
John Huston, 1987 (Director)
29 August 29:
Beatles last public concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, 1966.
Chop Suey invented, 1896
See "Chop Suey Was Invented, Fact or Fiction? August 29, 1896" www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/progress/suey_3
First Scout Camp Opened 1934
Goodyear Tire Company founded, 1898
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Ingrid Bergman, 1915 (Actress) Born on August 29, 1915 in Stockholm, Sweden. Died on her 67th birthday in 1982.)
Elliot Gould, 1938 (Actor)
Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809 (Writer, Physician)
Michael Jackson, 1958
Robin Leach, 1941
Isabel Sanford, 1917 (Actress, The Jefferson's & All In The Family - Died July 9, 2004)
Ingrid Bergman, died August 29, 1982 (on her 67th birthday of breast cancer.) The Official Ingrid Bergman Web site:
www.cmgww.com/stars/bergma
Laura Brannigan, Singer, Grammy nominee. Died 8/29/04 from brain aneurysm at the age of 47.
Lee Marvin, 1987 (Actor)
Pope Pius VI, 1977
Brigham Young, 1877 (Mormon Leader)
30 August 30:
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Geoffrey Beene, 1927 (Designer)
Timothy Bottoms, 1951 (Actor)
Shirley Booth, 1898 (Actress)
Cameron Diaz, 1972 (Actress)
Herry Monster (Sesame Street Character)
Peggy Lipton, 1947 (Actress)
Fred MacMurray, 1908 (Actor)
John Phillips, 1935 (Mamas and the Papas) Died March 18, 2001.
Ted Williams, 1918 (Baseball)
Charles Bronson (actor best known for his role in the Death Wish movies) died August 30, 2003 from pneumonia and Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 81. Born Charles Buchinski on November 3, 1921 in Ehrenfeld, PA. Was married to Harriet Tendler, actress Jill Ireland (who died in 1990) and Kim Weeks. Web site:
www.charles-bronson.com
Cleopatra, 30BC
Charles Coburn, 1961
31 August 31:
Ramona Trinidad Iglesias-Jordan was born August 31, 1889. Until her death on May 29, 2004, she had been the world's oldest person.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
James Coburn, 1928
Richard Gere, 1949
Debbie Gibson, 1970
Arthur Godfrey
Buddy Hackett, 1924 (comedian/actor), died June 29, 2003. www.buddyhackett.com
Van Morrison, 1945
Noble Willingham - born August 31, 1931 in Mineola, Texas. He appeared in more than 30 films including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Good Morning, Vietnam and more. Died January 17, 2004 in Palm Springs, California of natural causes.
Princess Diana
Did You Know Fun Facts About August?
The U. S. Congress is traditionally in recess for the month of August
August is named after Caesar Augustus, grand-nephew of Julius Caesar.