Famous people and celebrities born in October 1903

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in October 1903! 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 Vladimir Horowitz

  Vladimir Horowitz was a world-renowned classical pianist of Ukrainian-Jewish origin, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was famous for his extraordinary technical skill and emotional interpretations of classical and romantic piano works. Horowitz was particularly celebrated for his performances of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Scarlatti compositions.

• Oct. 1 Pierre Veyron

  Pierre Veyron was a notable French racing driver who competed in prestigious motorsport events during the early 20th century. He was particularly known for his success with Bugatti racing teams. Veyron was a significant figure in the golden age of European motor racing.

• Oct. 1 "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom New York City

  Maxie Rosenbloom was an American professional boxer who held the light-heavyweight world championship from 1932 to 1934. Known by his nickname 'Slapsie', he was a prominent figure in the boxing world during the early 1930s. Rosenbloom was famous for his unique fighting style and success in the ring.

• Oct. 3 William Berke

  William Berke was an American film director and producer known for his work in spy films, westerns, and action adventures. He transitioned from directing to producing after developing cataracts, maintaining his career in the entertainment industry.

• Oct. 4 John Atanasoff

  Pioneering computer scientist who invented the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, a groundbreaking early electronic digital computer that significantly contributed to the development of modern computing technology.

• Oct. 4 Ernst Kaltenbrunner

  High-ranking Nazi SS officer who served as chief of the Reich Main Security Office during World War II. He was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg Trials and executed in 1946.

• Oct. 4 Evangeline Day

  Pioneering radio astrologer who hosted the first radio astrological program in the 1930s, gaining recognition from notable journalist Walter Winchell for her unique broadcasting style.

• Oct. 5 M. King Hubbert

  Renowned American geophysicist who developed the Hubbert peak theory, a groundbreaking model for predicting oil production and resource depletion.

• Oct. 6 Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles

• Oct. 7 Ernest Walton

  Irish physicist who, along with John Cockcroft, was the first to artificially split an atomic nucleus. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951 for his groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.

• Oct. 7 Louis S B Leakey

  Renowned Kenyan-British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist who made significant discoveries about human evolution in Africa. He and his wife Mary Leakey were pivotal in understanding early human origins.

• Oct. 10 Charles

  Belgian royal who served as Prince Regent from 1944 to 1950, acting on behalf of his exiled brother King Leopold III.

• Oct. 11 Vernon Duke

  Russian-American composer and songwriter who made significant contributions to American popular music. Known for his work in musical theater and popular songs during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 14 José Luccioni

  Renowned Corsican-French operatic tenor who was a prominent dramatic singer during the 1930s and 1940s, known for his powerful vocal performances.

• Oct. 16 Big Joe Williams

  Legendary American Delta blues singer-songwriter and guitarist who significantly influenced the blues genre during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 16 Leo Ferrero

  Italian playwright, essayist, and writer who tragically died in a car accident on August 16, 1933. He was a notable literary figure in early 20th-century Italy.

• Oct. 17 Irene Ryan

  Beloved actress best known for her iconic role as Granny in the popular TV sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies', a comedy series that ran from 1962 to 1971.

• Oct. 17 Nathanael West

  Influential American novelist known for his dark, satirical works that critiqued American society, particularly in Hollywood. His novels 'Miss Lonelyhearts' and 'The Day of the Locust' are considered significant contributions to 20th-century literature.

• Oct. 22 Curly Howard

  Famous American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the iconic comedy trio The Three Stooges, who revolutionized slapstick comedy in vaudeville and film.

• Oct. 22 George Wells Beadle

  MED - American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

• Oct. 24 Charlotte Perriand

  Pioneering French modernist designer and architect who collaborated with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. She was a key figure in 20th-century design, known for her innovative approach to functional living spaces and furniture design. Her work significantly influenced modern interior architecture and design philosophy.

• Oct. 28 Evelyn Waugh

  Evelyn Waugh was a prominent British novelist known for his satirical works, including 'Decline and Fall' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. He was a key figure in 20th-century English literature, renowned for his sharp wit and social commentary.

• Oct. 28 John Chamberlain

  John Chamberlain was an influential American journalist and author who contributed to various publications, providing insights and commentary on contemporary issues.