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Famous Birthdays for August 1: Sam Mendes, Adam Duritz

AUG 1 – The list highlights notable celebrities and historical figures born on August 1, 2025, including musicians and actors aged 23 to 94, providing cultural and historical birthday facts.

  • August 1 entries feature Inductee Joe Elliott, rocker and Def Leppard frontman, and Director Sam Mendes, who turns 60.
  • Under the Leo star sign, those born on this date include Roman Emperor Claudius I and Herman Melville, author.
  • Jennifer Gareis, actress, is 55 today, alongside Robert Cray, blues musician, who is 72, and George Ducas, country singer, who is 59.
  • One notable milestone, folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, turns 94 today among several celebrity birthdays.
  • Looking ahead, Sam Mendes discussed his upcoming Beatles films at CinemaCon after his March 31 presentation.
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On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942… Jerome John “Jerry” Garcia was born in San Francisco, California. Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist and a vocalist for the group, and for many he was their de facto leader. The Grateful Dead came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s, and went on to become one of the most beloved rock bands, especially among fans who would follow …

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Counting Crows frontman turns 61: Today’s birthdays for Aug. 1

Celebrities born on this date (Aug. 1): Madison Bumgarner, 36; Sally Pressman, 44; Jason Momoa, 46; Adam Duritz, 61.

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Today’s famous birthdays list for August 1, 2025 includes celebrities Joe Elliott, Sam Mendes

Birthday wishes go out to Joe Elliott, Sam Mendes and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 1st and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

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Famous birthdays for August 1: Sam Mendes, Adam Duritz

Filmmaker Sam Mendes turns 60 and musician Adam Duritz turns 61, among the famous birthdays for August 1.

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On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born – 106.5 The Arch

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942...Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was born in San Francisco, California.Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist… Source

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On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born – KSHE 95

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942...Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was born in San Francisco, California.Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist… Source

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