John Adler

American politician and lawyer (1959-2011).

Born August 23rd, 1959 in Philadelphia.

Died April 4th, 2011 at 51 years old in Philadelphia (infectious disease). ^[ref]

Stanley Pons

American scientist.

Born August 23rd, 1943 (age 82 years) in Valdese.

Zofia Posmysz

Polish journalist and writer.

Born August 23rd, 1923 in Kraków.

Died August 8th, 2022 at 98 years old in Oświęcim.

Arthur Adamov

Playwright (1908-1970).

Born August 23rd, 1908 in Kislovodsk. ^[ref]

Died March 16th, 1970 at 61 years old in Paris (drug overdose).

Nelson Rodrigues

Brazilian writer and playwright.

Born August 23rd, 1912 in Recife. ^[ref]

Died December 21st, 1980 at 68 years old in Rio de Janeiro. ^[ref]

Serhiy Zhadan

Ukrainian poet.

Born August 23rd, 1974 (age 51 years) in Starobilsk.

Martial Solal

French jazz pianist and composer (1927–2024).

Born August 23rd, 1927 in Algiers.

Died December 12th, 2024 at 97 years old in Chatou. ^[ref]

Peter Oppegard

Figure skater.

Born August 23rd, 1959 (age 66 years) in Knoxville.

William Primrose

Scottish violist (1904-1982).

Born August 23rd, 1904 in Glasgow. ^[ref]

Died May 1st, 1982 at 77 years old in Provo (cancer). ^[ref]

Nancy Richey

American tennis player.

Born August 23rd, 1942 (age 83 years) in San Angelo.