Born on October 2

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

Portrait of Lady Triệu

Lady Triệu

PoliticsMilitary

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.

Portrait of Foch

Foch

1851 — 1929

Military

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.

Portrait of Gandhi

Gandhi

1869 — 1948

Politics

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.

Portrait of Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

1890 — 1977

Performing ArtsCulture

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.

Portrait of Benjamin Radford

Benjamin Radford

1970 — ?

SciencesSociety

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.

Portrait of Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki

1978 — ?

LiteratureEconomicsPerforming Arts

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.