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Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1968

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1968. 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. 3 Konstantin Rokossovsky

    Marshal of the soviet union during world war ii (b. 1896)

  • Aug. 5 Luther Perkins

    American guitarist (born 1928).

  • Aug. 6 Ernest Burnelle

    Belgian politician dies at 60

  • Aug. 7 Giovanni Bracco

    Renowned Italian racing driver who competed in prestigious motorsport events during the 1950s, including Formula One and sports car racing. He was particularly famous for his skill and success with Alfa Romeo and Ferrari.

  • Aug. 11 Lucien Cerfaux

    Belgian biblical scholar

  • Aug. 12 Pieter J Auld

    Mayor of rotterdam (1945-1952), dies at 81

  • Aug. 15 Edward Kilenyi

    Composer dies at 84

  • Aug. 16 Luis Gianneo

    Composer dies at 71

  • Aug. 19 George Gamow

    Renowned physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to cosmology, particularly in developing the Big Bang theory and explaining the origin of chemical elements.

  • Aug. 19 Sara Jane Roberts

    After surgery at 44, child actress (our gang) dies

  • Aug. 20 Earl Sande

    At 69, a us jockey (kentucky derby) dies.

  • Aug. 21 Germaine Guèvremont

    Canadian journalist and author (b. 1893)

  • Aug. 21 Vladimir Boudnik

    Czech sculptor commits suicide at 45

  • Aug. 25 Stan McCabe

    Stan McCabe was a prominent Australian cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills during the 1930s and 1940s. He played for New South Wales and the Australian national team, becoming a significant figure in cricket history.

  • Aug. 25 John George

    Actor (kolb adventures of fu manchu), died at 70

  • Kay Francis
    Aug. 26 Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a prominent Hollywood actress during the Golden Age of cinema, known for her sophisticated roles in pre-Code films and her status as a top Warner Bros. star in the 1930s.

  • Aug. 27 Princess Marina

    Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her elegance, charitable work, and royal lineage.

  • Aug. 27 William E B Dubois

    Naacp (souls of black people) was founded in the usa by naacp founders

  • Aug. 28 Dimitris Pikionis

    Greek architect and academic (b. 1887)

  • Aug. 28 John Gordon Mein

    Us ambassador in guatemala

  • Aug. 28 Nick Castle

    At 58, choreographer dinah shore, judy garland, dies.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Aug. 29 Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79

  • Aug. 29 Ulysses S. Grant III

    American soldier and planner, served as a major general in the United States Army during World War I.

  • Aug. 31 George P Gooch

    English historian / house of commons leader