Soldiers born on October 7

Take a focused look at the soldiers born on October 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 Oliver North

  Oliver North is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, political commentator, television host, military historian, and author. He gained national prominence in the late 1980s due to his central role in the Iran-Contra affair—a political scandal under the Reagan administration. [bio]