Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1975. 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 Howard Joslin

  Actor (quebec detective story), died at 68

• Aug. 4 John Baragrey

  Actor (gamera) dies at 57

• Aug. 8 Cannonball Adderley

  Influential jazz saxophonist who pioneered soul-jazz and became a significant figure in the jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s. He formed multiple jazz combos and was known for his innovative musical style and performances.

• Aug. 8 Julian ''Cannonball'' Adderley

  American jazz saxophonist (born 1928)

• Aug. 9 Dmitri Shostakovich

  Renowned 20th-century Russian composer who created groundbreaking symphonies and string quartets while navigating the complex political landscape of Soviet Russia. His music often subtly critiqued the Soviet regime through complex musical expressions. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century.

• Aug. 11 Alfred Loomis

  Contributed to the development of radar technology during World War II.

• Aug. 11 Rachel Katznelson-Shazar

  Belarusian-born israeli zionist politician, wife of zalman shahar (born 1885).

• Aug. 11 Anthony C McAuliffe

  At 77, us general/commandant 101st division dies

• Aug. 11 Howard Wendell

  Actor (black dakotas), died at 81

• Aug. 13 Max Lamberty

  Flemish socioologist (what is culture? ), is buried at 81

• Aug. 15 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

  Founding father and first president of Bangladesh, a pivotal political leader who played a crucial role in the country's independence and formation.

• Aug. 15 Clay Shaw

  American lawyer and john f. kennedy assassination investigator (born 1913).

• Aug. 15 Harun Karadeniz

  Turkish political activist and author (b. 1942)

• Aug. 15 Mujibur Rahiman

  At 53, a pakistani sheik was killed in a military coup

• Aug. 17 Sig Arno

  Before the nazi era, siegfried arno was a german comedian and actor on stage and screen. after leaving germany in 1933, he traveled the continent for many years before reaching america. hollywood was a popular venue for him as well as new york, where he produced the memorable broadway shows "time remembered" and "song of norway."

• Aug. 17 Vladimir Kutz

  Russian distance runner (1956 olympics-gold medalist) is killed at 48

• Aug. 19 Jim Londos

  Greek-american wrestler (d. 1974)

• Aug. 23 Faruk Gürler

  Turkish general (b. 1913)

• Aug. 24 Charles H Revson

  Us cosmetic magnate, who dies at 69

• Aug. 25 Frans van Amelsvoort

  Conductor of the choir, who dies at 75

• Aug. 25 John R Dunning

  At 67, a us physicist dies

• Aug. 26 Cullen Landis

  Silent film actor known for his roles in Hollywood.

• Aug. 26 Olaf Holtedahl

  Norwegian geologist and academic (b. 1885)

• Aug. 27 Haile Selassie

  Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia and his role in resisting italian invasion during world war ii.

• Aug. 29 Eamon de Valera

  Irish political leader who served as Taoiseach and President of Ireland.

• Aug. 29 Leland T

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