6 August

Across recorded history, 1,383 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 6 August. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Theodor W. Adorno

1903–1969

German philosopher, sociologist and theorist

Theodor W. Adorno was a philosopher who contributed to critical theory and the study of aesthetics.

Fulgencio Batista

1901–1973

President of Cuba, 1940–1944; dictator, 1952-1959

Fulgencio Batista served as the President of Cuba and later as the dictator of the country.

Jorge Amado

1912–2001

Brazilian writer

Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer whose novels depicted the social and cultural life of the people in the state of Bahia.

Domenico Modugno

1928–1994

Italian singer, actor and politician

Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, actor, and politician known for his contributions to music and his service in the Italian parliament.

Sushma Swaraj

1952–2019

Indian politician

Sushma Swaraj was an Indian politician who served as the Minister of External Affairs.

Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen

1911–1979

German biochemist, Nobel Laureate

Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen was a German biochemist and Nobel Laureate.

André Weil

1906–1998

French mathematician

André Weil was a mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and algebraic geometry.

Atle Selberg

1917–2007

Norwegian mathematician

Atle Selberg was a mathematician known for his work in analytic number theory and the development of the Selberg trace formula.

Robin Cook

1946–2005

British Labour Party politician

Robin Cook was a British Labour Party politician who served as a member of Parliament.

Elisa Bonaparte

1777–1820

French princess

Elisa Bonaparte was a French princess who served as a patron of the arts.

John Hughes

1950–2009

American filmmaker

John Hughes was an American filmmaker who wrote, produced, and directed numerous influential motion pictures.

Albert Marth

1828–1897

German astronomer

Albert Marth was an astronomer who discovered numerous asteroids.

Ellen Axson Wilson

1860–1914

First Lady of the United States from 1913 to 1914

Ellen Axson Wilson served as the First Lady of the United States.

Rick James

1948–2004

American singer, songwriter and record producer

Rick James was an American singer who worked as a songwriter and record producer.

Ibrahim Ferrer

1927–2005

Cuban singer

Ibrahim Ferrer was a Cuban singer who gained international recognition as a member of the Buena Vista Social Club.

Bix Beiderbecke

1903–1931

American jazz musician

Bix Beiderbecke was an American jazz musician known for his work as a trumpeter, pianist, and composer.

Marvin Hamlisch

1944–2012

American composer and conductor

Marvin Hamlisch was an American composer and conductor who created numerous film scores and musical compositions.

Betty Cuthbert

1938–2017

Australian sprinter

Betty Cuthbert was an Australian sprinter who competed in international athletics.

Eduard Hanslick

1825–1904

Austrian musician and musicologist

Eduard Hanslick was an Austrian musicologist and critic who influenced the development of musical aesthetics.

Emilio Fernández

1904–1986

Mexican film director and actor

Emilio Fernández was a Mexican film director and actor who contributed significantly to the golden age of Mexican cinema.

Duong Van Minh

1916–2001

South Vietnamese commander

Duong Van Minh was a South Vietnamese commander who served as a politician.

Tony Judt

1948–2010

British-American historian

Tony Judt was a historian who specialized in European history and wrote extensively on political and social issues.

Bernard Lovell

1913–2012

English physicist and radio astronomer

Bernard Lovell was an English physicist and radio astronomer who pioneered the development of large radio telescopes.

Alexandros Mavrokordatos

1791–1865

Greek politician

Alexandros Mavrokordatos was a Greek politician who served as a diplomat and envoy.

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