Edwin Edwards

American politician, including governor of louisiana (1927-2021).

Born August 7th, 1927 in Marksville.

Died July 12th, 2021 at 93 years old in Gonzales (respiratory failure). ^[ref]

Rajmohan Gandhi

Indian historian, biographer and academic (born 1935).

Born August 7th, 1935 (age 89 years) in New Delhi. ^[ref]

Elinor Ostrom

American political economist (1933-2012).

Born August 7th, 1933 in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Died June 12th, 2012 at 78 years old in Bloomington (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Nicholas Ray

American film director (1911-1979).

Born August 7th, 1911 in La Crosse. ^[ref]

Died June 16th, 1979 at 67 years old in New York City (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Lesley Nicol

English actress.

Born August 7th, 1953 (age 71 years) in Manchester.

Alain Robert

French climber and author.

Born August 7th, 1962 (age 62 years) in Digoin.

Suresh Wadkar

Indian singer.

Born August 7th, 1954 (age 70 years) in Kolhapur.

Caetano Veloso

Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist.

Born August 7th, 1942 (age 82 years) in Santo Amaro.

Abanindranath Tagore

Indian painter and writer (1871–1951).

Born August 7th, 1871 in Kolkata. ^[ref]

Died December 5th, 1951 at 80 years old in Kolkata. ^[ref]

Gangsta Boo

American rapper (1979–2023).

Born August 7th, 1979 in Memphis.

Died January 1st, 2023 at 43 years old in Memphis. ^[ref]