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 scholarship.

• Oct. 2 Jack Parsons

  Pioneering rocket scientist and occultist who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory, known for his groundbreaking work in rocket propulsion and his controversial associations with Aleister Crowley and L. Ron Hubbard.

• 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 in the Chinese Communist Party and military leadership.

• Oct. 6 Joan Littlewood

  Influential English theatre director and playwright who revolutionized British theatre in the mid-20th century. She was a key figure in the development of the Theatre Workshop and innovative theatrical techniques.

• Oct. 7 Thor Heyerdahl

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

• Oct. 9 Joseph Melnick

  Renowned virologist and medical researcher who made significant contributions to polio research and spent over four decades at Baylor College of Medicine, advancing our understanding of viral diseases.

• 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 music.

• Oct. 14 Raymond Davis Jr

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino detection experiments. His innovative work revolutionized our understanding of solar physics and particle interactions.

• Oct. 16 Mohammed Zahir Shah

  Last King of Afghanistan who reigned from 1933 to 1973, and was a significant political figure in Afghan history. He was exiled after a coup and returned to Afghanistan in 2002 after the fall of the Taliban.

• 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 iconic character.

• 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 dance duo. He and his brother Harold revolutionized dance in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, performing in numerous films and stage productions.

• Oct. 22 Martin Gardner

  Martin Gardner was a renowned American mathematics and science writer, famous for his recreational mathematics columns in Scientific American and his significant contributions to mathematical puzzles and recreational mathematics.

• 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 Army and a pioneering woman leader in India's freedom struggle. She was also a medical professional and a strong advocate for women's rights.

• 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 Rest', which won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award respectively. A complex figure, he was known for his brilliant teaching and tumultuous personal life marked by alcoholism and self-destructive behavior.

• 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 first major child stars in cinema history. He later became an advocate for child performers' rights after discovering his parents had spent most of his childhood earnings.

• Oct. 27 Dylan Thomas

  Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer, famous for his lyrical and emotionally powerful poetry. He is best known for his iconic poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night' and his significant contributions to 20th-century literature.

• Oct. 28 Jonas Salk

  Renowned American scientist who developed the groundbreaking polio vaccine in 1953, saving millions of lives. He was a humanitarian who prioritized public health over personal profit, famously refusing to patent his vaccine.

• Oct. 28 Richard Laurence Millington Synge

  Nobel 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 Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart'.