August 15 is the birthday of many famous people - politicians, military leaders, kings, writers and athletes. It was these ambitious and active people, born under the sign of the lion, that largely predetermined the development and history of mankind.
Birthday people born before the 20th century
It was on August 15, 1688 that the Prussian king Frederick William I was born, turning the second-rate country into a powerful and influential power. This ruler paved the way for the life and leadership of the state of Frederick II, who further elevated Prussia among the states of Europe. Paying special attention to the army, Frederick I even received the nickname "sergeant major on the throne."
Another birthday boy on August 15 is Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born on the island of Corsica in 1769. In the future, the emperor graduated from an artillery school and was assigned to the provincial garrison. Later life, political and military achievements of Napoleon I became the subject of study of many historians.
Scotsman Walter Scott was also born on August 15, 1771, and later wrote the famous novels "Ivanhoe" and "Quentin Dorward".
In 1780, on August 15, Pushkin's beloved was born - Evdokia Ivanovna Golitsyna, who was called the "night princess" in the world.
Golitsyna received this nickname thanks to her habit of sleeping during the day and staying awake at night, since one Dutch gypsy predicted her death at night to Evdokia Ivanovna.
In 1863, Alexei Nikolaevich Krylov was born, known to all world engineers who design aircraft and ships. In Soviet times, Krylov was awarded the Order of the Hero of Socialist Labor for his merits in engineering, mechanics and mathematics.
People who were born on August 15 in the 20th century
Boris Mikhailovich Sichkin is a famous and popular Soviet theater and film actor who played the role of Buba Kastorsky in The Elusive Avengers.
People's Artist of Russia Lyudmila Ivanovna Khityaeva, who participated in the filming of the legendary films Ekaterina Voronina, Quiet Don and Virgin Soil Upturned.
The famous composer Mikhail Tariverdiev, who wrote the music played in "Seventeen Moments of Spring" and "The Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath!"
It was on August 15, 1934 that the jazzman and composer Georgy Garanyan was also born.
On this day, the famous Sylvia Vartan was born - a singer and actress who was born in Bulgaria, but who lived most of her life in France.
In 1962, on August 15, to the delight of his parents, Andrey Gordeev, the leader of the Mango-Mango group, was born.
And many fans around the world celebrate the birthday of Hollywood actor Ben Affleck on this date.
On August 15, many famous athletes were born: basketball player and Olympic champion Kara Walters, Igor Kassina, a gymnast who represented Italy at the 2004 Olympics, Zsolt Nemchik, a fencer from Hungary and a gymnast from Ukraine Lilia Podkopaeva.
