Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1944

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1944. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Aug. 1 Manuel L. Quezon

  Filipino soldier, lawyer, and politician, 2nd president of the philippines (b. 1878)

• Aug. 3 Felka Platek

  Felix nussbaum's wife, the painter felix nussbaum dies in auschwitz

• Aug. 3 Felix Nussbaum

  German painter (widerstandskunst), dies in auschwitz

• Aug. 4 Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński

  Polish soldier and poet (b. 1921)

• Aug. 8 Michael Wittmann

  Legendary German tank commander during World War II, known as the 'Black Baron' and one of the most successful tank commanders in history.

• Aug. 8 Chaim Soutine

  Russian-French painter known for his expressionist works.

• Aug. 8 Erwin von Witzleben

  Polish-german field marshal (d. 44)

• Aug. 10 Berthold Schenk von Stauffenberg

  Attempt hitler assassination

• Aug. 12 Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.

  American naval lieutenant and pilot who died heroically during a special mission in World War II, known for his sacrifice and being part of the famous Kennedy family.

• Aug. 16 Roman Padlewski

  Composer dies at 28

• Aug. 18 Ernst Thälmann

  German soldier and politician (b. 1886)

• Aug. 19 Henry Wood

  English conductor (d. 1944)

• Aug. 19 Gunther von Kluge

  German field marshal (born 1882)

• Aug. 22 Raymond Aimos

  Actor (golem mayerling, la bandera) dies at 55

• Aug. 23 Stefan Filipkiewicz

  Polish painter and illustrator (b. 1879)

• Aug. 23 Abdülmecid II

  Ottoman sultan (b. 1868)

• Aug. 23 Nikolay Andreyevich Roslavets

  Composer dies at 63

• Aug. 25 Mussa Dshalil

  Writer

• Aug. 25 Krijn van den Helm

  Kp leeuwarden, resistance fighter, shot to death

• Aug. 26 Adam von Trott zu Solz

  German diplomat and resistance member who opposed Nazi regime, involved in the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler and subsequently executed.

• Aug. 27 Georg von Boeselager

  German nobleman (born 1915)

• Aug. 29 Attik

  Greek pianist and composer (b. 1885)

• Aug. 30 Morten Nielsen

  Danish resistance fighter

• Aug. 31 Killinger

  German ambassador to romania, commits suicide