Famous Deaths
- DJ Casper [William Perry Jr.], American club DJ and songwriter ("Cha Cha Slide"), dies of cancer at 58
- Jim Price, American baseball catcher (World Series 1968 Detroit Tigers) and broadcaster (ESPN, Detroit Tigers Radio Network 1998-2023), dies at 81
- Mirko Giansanti, Italian motorcycle road racer (140 x Grand Prix starts, 12 x podiuns) and executive (GYTR GRT Yamaha sporting director), dies at 46
- William Friedkin, American film director, producer, writer (The Exorcist; The French Connection), dies of heart failure at 87 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 7, 2023
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
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#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave
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