August 15th: What is special about this date?

August 15th marks the 227th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 228th in case of leap years). There are 138 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on August 15th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to August 15th and what happened on August 15th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th.

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August 15th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On August 15th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence (1990)

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck (1972)

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson (1970)

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing (1968)

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer (1934)

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child (1912)

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson (1954)

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors (1925)

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek (1957)

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller (1912)

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15th: who died on this date?

On August 15th the following celebrities died:


  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura (1966)

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg (2013)

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas (1971)

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas (2010)

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines (2010)

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy (2004)

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv (1989)

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon (2001)

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray (1998)

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan (2010)

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

  • See all famous people who died on August 15th

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August 15th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On August 15th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

Leo zodiac sign

August 15th: what is special about the Leo sign?

The Leo sign encompasses people born between July 23rd and August 22nd.

You can discover Leo's personality traits and attitude and Leo's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Leo born in August discover why August born are so special.

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August 15th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on August 15th in history:


  • Aug 15, 1930: President Herbert Hoover presents congressional gold medal to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh.
  • Aug 15, 1943: Allies land on Kiska Aleutians
  • Aug 15, 1948: Republic of Korea (South Korea) proclaimed
  • Aug 15, 1962: Netherlands and Indonesia signs accord about New Guinea
  • Aug 15, 1978: House of Reps approves (233-169), 39-month extension for ERA
  • Aug 15, 1982: Beth Daniel wins LPGA WUI Golf Classic
  • Aug 15, 1983: Ramones guitarist Joey Ramone, beaten in fight-undergoes brain surgery
  • Aug 15, 1984: The PKK in Turkey starts a campaign of armed attacks upon the Turkish military
  • Aug 15, 1986: US President Ronald Reagan decides to support a replacement for the space shuttle Challenger.
  • Aug 15, 1991: 750,000 attend Paul Simon's free concert in Central Park, New York.
  • Aug 15, 2006: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine. This has drawn many protests from the surrounding region. (San Francisco Chronicle).
  • Aug 15, 2013: Aftermath of the 2013 Egyptian coup de etat: 638 people are killed in clashes on the previous day. (Washington Post).A Cairo government building is set on fire and stormed by the Muslim Brotherhood. (Sky News) (The Independent)President Barack Obama cancels joint military exercises between the United States and Egypt.
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What day of the year is August 15th?


August 15th marks the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 228th in case of leap years).

There are 138 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 15th is the 15th day of the month of August.