Born on October 2
6 figures in our catalog were born on October 2, from the earliest to the most recent.

Lady Triệu
A Vietnamese warrior of the 3rd century, she led a revolt against Chinese Wu occupation at the age of 19. Known as 'Lady Triệu', she fought for six months before being defeated in 248 CE.

Foch
1851 — 1929
Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was a French marshal, military theorist, and strategist. Appointed commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in 1918, he led the coalition to victory in the First World War and received the German surrender.

Gandhi
1869 — 1948
Indian political and spiritual leader (1869–1948), Gandhi led the movement for India's independence from British rule by advocating non-violence and civil disobedience. He became an iconic figure in the struggle for civil rights and the emancipation of colonized peoples.

Groucho Marx
1890 — 1977
American comedian born in 1890, iconic figure of the Marx Brothers. Star of vaudeville, film, and television, he is famous for his absurdist humor, sharp one-liners, and his iconic painted mustache character.

Benjamin Radford
1970 — ?
Benjamin Radford is an American writer, investigator, and skeptic who specializes in the rational analysis of paranormal phenomena and urban legends. He notably investigated the chupacabra myth and cryptozoology by applying the scientific method.

Ayumi Hamasaki
1978 — ?
Ayumi Hamasaki is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and pop icon born in 1978 in Fukuoka. Nicknamed the "Empress of Pop" in Japan, she is one of the best-selling female artists in the history of Japanese music.
Only figures whose birth day is known for certain appear here. Dates are given as the sources record them.