Famous people and celebrities born in October 1914

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in October 1914! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• Oct. 1 Daniel J. Boorstin

  Renowned American historian, lawyer, author, and the 12th Librarian of Congress, known for his significant contributions to historical...

• Oct. 2 Jack Parsons

  Pioneering rocket scientist and occultist who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory, known for his groundbreaking work in rocket propulsion...

• Oct. 3 Ray Stark

  Prominent Hollywood film producer known for producing numerous successful films in the mid-20th century, including comedies and dramas.

• Oct. 5 Zhang Zhen

  Zhang Zhen was a prominent Chinese military general and political figure who served during the mid-20th century, playing significant roles...

• Oct. 7 Thor Heyerdahl

  Famous Norwegian ethnographer, adventurer, and archaeologist known for his Kon-Tiki expedition across the Pacific Ocean.

• Oct. 7 Alfred Drake

  Renowned Broadway actor famous for his role in 'Oklahoma!' who died at 78 from heart failure.

• Oct. 9 Joseph Melnick

  Renowned virologist and medical researcher who made significant contributions to polio research and spent over four decades at Baylor...

• Oct. 10 Ivory Joe Hunter

  Influential African American R&B and blues singer-songwriter known for his piano skills and significant contributions to mid-20th century...

• Oct. 14 Raymond Davis Jr

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino detection experiments.

• Oct. 16 Mohammed Zahir Shah

  Last King of Afghanistan who reigned from 1933 to 1973, and was a significant political figure in Afghan history.

• Oct. 17 Jerry Siegel

  Co-creator of Superman, one of the most influential comic book writers in American history who revolutionized the superhero genre with his...

• Oct. 20 Fayard Nicholas

  Fayard Nicholas was a renowned American performer known for his exceptional tap dancing skills as part of the legendary Nicholas Brothers...

• Oct. 22 Martin Gardner

  Martin Gardner was a renowned American mathematics and science writer, famous for his recreational mathematics columns in Scientific...

• Oct. 24 Lakshmi Sahgal

  A prominent Indian independence activist who fought against British colonial rule, Lakshmi Sahgal was a key member of the Indian National...

• Oct. 25 John Berryman

  John Berryman was a renowned American poet and academic, famous for his innovative poetry collections '77 Dream Songs' and 'His Dream, His...

• Oct. 26 Jackie Coogan

  Jackie Coogan was a pioneering child actor in early Hollywood, famous for his collaborations with Charlie Chaplin and becoming one of the...

• Oct. 27 Dylan Thomas

  Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer, celebrated for his lyrical and emotive poetry as well as his distinctive voice for BBC radio broadcasts. His work helped shape 20th-century literature and continues to be studied and admired worldwide. [bio]

• Oct. 28 Jonas Salk

  Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist best known for developing the first successful polio vaccine. His work in the 1950s was pivotal in the fight against polio, a disease that caused paralysis and death worldwide. Salk was noted for his humanitarian principles, particularly his decision not to patent the vaccine, thus ensuring its widespread distribution. [bio]

• Oct. 28 Richard Laurence Millington Synge

  Prize laureate for their invention of partition chromatography.

• Oct. 29 Maxim of Bulgaria

  Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch who served the church during a critical period of political transition in Bulgaria during the 20th century.

• Oct. 30 Patsy Montana Ruby Blevins

  Pioneering country music singer who became the first female performer to achieve a million-selling single with her signature song 'I Want to...