Louis Dumont

French anthropologist (1911-1998).

Born August 1st, 1911 in Thessaloniki. ^[ref]

Died November 19th, 1998 at 87 years old in 5th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Ottavio Bottecchia

Italian racing cyclist (1894-1927).

Born August 1st, 1894 in San Martino.

Died June 15th, 1927 at 32 years old in Gemona del Friuli (traffic collision).

Peter Evans

Australian swimmer, olympic gold medallist.

Born August 1st, 1961 (age 63 years) in Perth.

Jakov Fak

Slovenian biathlete, croatian biathlete.

Born August 1st, 1987 (age 37 years) in Rijeka.

Tudor Gheorghe

Romanian singer.

Born August 1st, 1945 (age 79 years) in Podari.

Walter Gerlach

German physicist (1889-1979).

Born August 1st, 1889 in Wiesbaden. ^[ref]

Died August 10th, 1979 at 90 years old in Munich. ^[ref]

Brian M. Fagan

English archaeologist.

Born August 1st, 1936 in Birmingham.

Died July 1st, 2025 at 88 years old ^[ref]

Beckie Scott

Cross-country skier.

Born August 1st, 1974 (age 50 years) in Vegreville.

Saleh Gomaa

Egyptian footballer.

Born August 1st, 1993 (age 31 years) in Arish.

Alexandre Alexeieff

Artist, filmmaker, illustrator (1901-1982).

Born August 1st, 1901 in Kazan. ^[ref]

Died August 9th, 1982 at 81 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]