deaths
August 15, 1974
Clay Shaw, American businessman (born 1913)
Clay Shaw
Clay LaVergne Shaw was an American businessman, military officer, and part-time contact of the Domestic Contact Service (DCS) of the CIA. Shaw is best known for being the only person brought to trial for involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Shaw was ultimately acquitted in 1969 after less than one hour of jury deliberation, but some conspiracy theorists continue to speculate on his possible involvement.
August 15
August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 138 days remain until the end of the year.