October 2 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on October 2 (10-02) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on October 2 (19)

  • Ayumi Hamasaki (Born: 1978-10-02) — Japanese Pop Icon, 'Empress of Pop,' best-selling solo artist in Japan.
  • Badly Drawn Boy (Born: 1969-10-02) — English indie singer-songwriter known by the stage name Badly Drawn Boy.
  • Balabhaskar (Died: 2018-10-02) — Pioneering Indian violinist and composer known for promoting fusion music in South India.
  • Cordell Hull (Born: 1871-10-02) — Long-serving diplomat and statesman, known for the Good Neighbor policy and UN founding.
  • Family of Mahatma Gandhi (Born: 1869-10-02) — The lineage of Mohandas Gandhi, a pivotal figure in India's struggle for independence.
  • Ferdinand Foch (Born: 1851-10-02) — French Marshal and Supreme Allied Commander, pivotal in the victory of World War I.
  • Francis Lee (footballer) (Died: 2023-10-02) — English footballer and businessman known for his striking career and role at Manchester City.
  • Isaac Promise (Died: 2019-10-02) — Nigerian footballer who captained the team to a 2008 Olympic silver medal.
  • Kim Shattuck (Died: 2019-10-02) — American singer, musician, and songwriter, best known for her work with the punk rock band the Muffs.
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri (Born: 1904-10-02) — Indian statesman who served as Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966.
  • Mahatma Gandhi (Born: 1869-10-02) — Indian lawyer and activist who pioneered nonviolent resistance for India's independence.
  • Marcel Duchamp (Died: 1968-10-02) — Pioneering avant-garde artist known for 'Readymades' and challenging art's definition.
  • Paavo Nurmi (Died: 1973-10-02) — The "Flying Finn," Paavo Nurmi dominated distance running in the 1920s.
  • Paul von Hindenburg (Born: 1847-10-02) — German military officer and statesman, key figure in the Weimar and Nazi eras.
  • Ritchie Valens (Born: 1938-10-02) — A tragically influential rock and roll singer whose career was cut short.
  • Svante Arrhenius (Died: 1927-10-02) — Pioneering physical chemist, founder of modern climate science theory.
  • Tammy Abraham (Born: 1997-10-02) — English striker known for prolific goalscoring and major trophy wins across Europe.
  • Tom Petty (Died: 2017-10-02) — Iconic American rock musician, known for his songwriting and leadership of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
  • Umer Shareef (Died: 2021-10-02) — Pioneering Pakistani entertainer, known for comedy, acting, and directing across multiple media.