- Aug 6 Ingolf Dahl [Marcus], German-American pianist and composer (Allegro and Arioso), dies at 56
- Aug 7 Syd Buller, English cricket umpire (33 Tests 1956-69), dies at 60
- Aug 8 Johnny Goodman, American golfer (US Open 1933), dies at 60
- Aug 12 Glenn Hartranft, American athlete (discus WR 47.89m 1925; Olympic silver shot putt 1924), dies at 68