August 15th
- 1827 – Charles William Milliken born.
- 1865 – Edwin L. Norris born.
- 1870 – Maurice Hudson Thatcher born.
- 1903 – Bo Otto born.
- 1948 – Katherine G. Langley died, aged 60.
- 1964 – Historical Marker 722 - A Civil War Reprisal was dedicated in Williamstown.
- 1977 – William S. Tribell born.
- 1988 – Barry Bingham, Sr. died, aged 82.
