List of Famous people born on August 3rd

Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams,, is widely regarded as the "father" of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He was the first military pilot trained in Australia, and went on to command Australian and British fighter units in World War I. A proponent for air power independent of other branches of the armed services, Williams played a leading role in the establishment of the RAAF and became its first Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in 1922. He served as CAS for thirteen years over three terms, longer than any other officer.

Aleksandr Vassilievich Gauk was a Russian/Soviet conductor and composer.

Rafael Hernández was a Spanish film actor. He appeared in 200 films between 1956 and 1990. He was born and died in Madrid, Spain.

Reginald Earle Welby, 1st Baron Welby GCB, PC was a British peer, former Permanent Secretary to the Treasury and former President of the Royal Statistical Society.