Famous People Made October Special

People born in the month of October are influenced by the sun sign of Libra are blessed with inner beauty as well as outer charm.

These people are extremely motivated and achieve great heights in their career with their beguiling personality.

Some say that it is the month of the great based on the prominent figures that were born in this month.

October is the month where some of our favorite historical, artists, scientists, politicians, athletics and celebrities —we couldn't possibly name them all, but here are just a handful whose lives we'll be celebrating.

John Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980)

John Winston Ono Lennon, known as John Lennon, was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.

Anwar Wagdi (11 October 1904 - 14 May 1955)

Mohamed Anwar Yehia Al Fattal Wagdi, known as Anwar Wagdi, was an Egyptian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer.

Eleanor Roosevelt (11 October 1884 – 7 November 1962)

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat and activist. She was the wife of one president and the niece of another, but Eleanor Roosevelt left a lasting mark on history with her own accomplishments.

She championed racial equality and women’s rights and an advocate for war refugees and children.

Pablo Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973)

Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright who spent most of his adult life in France.

Ahmed Shawqi (17 October 1868 - 14 October 1932)

Ahmed Shawqi, nicknamed the Prince of Poets, was one of the greatest Arabic poets laureate, an Egyptian poet and dramatist who pioneered the modern Egyptian literary movement, most notably introducing the genre of poetic epics to the Arabic literary tradition.

 

Theodore Roosevelt ( 27 October 1858 – 6 January 1919)

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was an American statesman, politician, conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

He served as the 25th vice president from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900.

Roosevelt is generally ranked in polls of historians and political scientists as one of the five best presidents.

Alfred Nobel (21 October 1833 -10 December 1896)

Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish businessman, chemist, engineer, inventor, and philanthropist. Nobel held 355 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. The synthetic element nobelium was named after him.

Bill Gates

William Henry Gates III, born on October 28, 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and humanitarian.

He is best known as the principal founder of the Microsoft Corporation.

Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948)

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British Rule, and in turn, inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mohamed Mounir

Mohamed Mounir, born on October 10, 1954, is an Egyptian singer and actor, with a musical career spanning more than three decades.

He presents various genres in his music, including classical Egyptian Music, Nubian music, blues, jazz, and reggae.

Amr Diab

Amr Diab, born on October 11, 1961, is an Egyptian singer and composer. He has established himself as an acclaimed recording artist and author in most Mediterranean countries.

Diego Maradona

Diego Armando Maradona, born on October 30, 1960, is an Argentine retired professional footballer.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award.

Zlatan Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović, born on October 3, 1981, is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker and captains MLS club LA Galaxy. A prolific goalscorer who is best known for his technical ability, strength, acrobatics, and his powerful shooting, Ibrahimović is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation.

Mahmoud El Khatib

Mahmoud El Khatib, born on October 30, 1954, is a former Egyptian football player and the 18th and current President of Al Ahly Sporting Club.

He is widely regarded as one of the best players in African football history.