August 3

August 3

Born on This Day

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  • Jazz Singers

  Tony Bennett

  Singer / 1926 -

  Tony Bennett is an American jazz vocalist, best known for performing standards and his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."

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  Tony Bennett

  Born: August 3, 1926
  Age: 86 years old
  Birthplace: Queens, New York City, New York, United States
  Occupation: Singer
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  • Hispanic Actors
  • Screen Presidents

  Martin Sheen

  Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Television Actor, Director / 1940 -

  Martin Sheen is an American actor best known for his roles in films Badlands (1973) and Apocalypse Now (1979). He has won numerous awards for his role as President Bartlet on the TV series The West Wing.
  

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  Martin Sheen

  1940 | 72 years old
  Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, ...

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  • Famous Irish-Americans
  • Famous Leos

  Tom Brady

  Football Player / 1977 -

  The winner of three Super Bowls, Tom Brady is one of the top players in the NFL. He is married to model Gisele Bündchen.

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  Tom Brady

  1977 | 35 years old
  Football Player

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  • Girl Scouts
  • Famous Leos

  Martha Stewart

  Entrepreneur / 1941 -

  Martha Stewart is an American media mogul best known for her television show and magazine, Martha Stewart Living.

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  Martha Stewart

  Born: August 3, 1941
  Age: 71 years old
  Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
  Occupation: Entrepreneur
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  • Famous Irish-Americans
  • Sober Celebs
  • Rock of Ages Artists

  James Hetfield

  Songwriter, Guitarist / 1963 -

  James Hetfield is the lead guitarist and vocalist for heavy metal band Metallica, known for hits like "Enter Sandman" and "The Memory Remains."

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  James Hetfield

  1963 | 49 years old
  Songwriter, Guitarist

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  • Famous Guitarists
  • Famous Grammy Winners

  Randy Scruggs

  Guitarist / 1953 -

  Randy Scruggs is an American country singer, songwriter and producer best known for his hit albums Crown of Jewels (1998) and All the Way Home (1970).
  

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  Randy Scruggs

  1953 | 59 years old
  Guitarist

August 3

Died on This Day

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  • Famous Lefties
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous Comedians

  Lenny Bruce

  Comedian / 1925 - 1966

  Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comic and satirist who became a target for prosecutors and a poster boy for freedom of speech.

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  Lenny Bruce

  Died: August 3, 1966
  Age: 40 years old
  Place: Hollywood, California , United States
  Occupation: Comedian
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  • Famous Arians
  • Famous People Named O'Connor

  Flannery O'Connor

  Author / 1925 - 1964

  Flannery O'Connor is considered one of the best short story authors of the 20th century. She wrote about religious themes and southern life.

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  Flannery O'Connor

  1964 | 39 years old
  Author

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  • TV Moms: 1960s
  • Creepy Actors
  • Batman Villains

  Carolyn Jones

  Film Actress, Television Actress / 1930 - 1983

  Carolyn Jones played Morticia on the 1960s television show The Addams Family, but she also appeared in more than 30 films during her career.

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  Carolyn Jones

  1983 | 53 years old
  Film Actress, Television Actress

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  • Famous Sagittarians
  • Famous People Named Joseph

  Joseph Conrad

  Author / 1857 - 1924

  English novelist and short-story writer Joseph Conrad’s works include the novels Lord Jim, Nostromo and The Secret Agent and the story “Heart of Darkness”.

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  Joseph Conrad

  Died: August 3, 1924
  Age: 66 years old
  Place: Canterbury , England
  Occupation: Author
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  • Famous People Who Died in Accidents

  Ron Brown

  Lawyer, Government Official / 1941 - 1996

  Ron Brown was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as commerce secretary under the administration of President Bill Clinton.

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  Ron Brown

  1996 | 55 years old
  Lawyer, Government Official

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  • Famous Aquarians
  • Famous Actresses

  Ida Lupino

  Film Actress, Television Actress, Director, Screenwriter / 1918 - 1995

  Ida Lupino was a famous mid-20th century film actress who was also a trailblazing director and producer in a male-dominated industry.

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  Ida Lupino

  1995 | 77 years old
  Film Actress, Television Actress, ...