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October
Observing 691 Icons for October Comprehensive continental archive with authentic photographs, biographies, and quotes.

All Figures for October (691 results)

Showing 209–224 of 691
Federico Luppi — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Federico Luppi
Federico José Luppi

Legendary Argentine-Spanish Actor, Six-Time Silver Condor Winner & Star of "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Cronos"

Argentina Cinema
Feb 23, 1936 — Oct 20, 2017
Felisberto Hernández — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Felisberto Hernández
Felisberto Hernández

Virtuoso Uruguayan Pianist, Pioneer of Fantastic Fiction & Precursor to Latin American Magical Realism

Uruguay Literature
Oct 20, 1902 — Jan 13, 1964
Felix Bloch — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Felix Bloch
Felix Bloch

Nobel Laureate in Physics (1952), Co-Inventor of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) & 1st CERN Director

Switzerland / USA Science
Oct 23, 1905 — Sep 10, 1983
Félix Houphouët-Boigny — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Le Vieux)

Founding Father & First President of Ivory Coast, African Statesman & Architect of the \"Ivorian Miracle\"

Ivory Coast Leadership
Oct 18, 1905 — Dec 7, 1993
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

Military Commander & Imperial Statesman

Spain Military & Statesmanship
Oct 29, 1507 — Living
Fernando Valenzuela — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Fernando Valenzuela
Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea

Legendary Mexican MLB Pitcher, Cy Young Winner & 2-Time World Series Champion ("Fernandomania")

Mexico Sports
Nov 1, 1960 — Oct 22, 2024
Festus Ezeli — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Festus Ezeli
Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli-Ndulue

Nigerian Professional Basketball Player, 2015 NBA Champion with Golden State Warriors

Nigeria Sports
Oct 21, 1989 — Living
Florence R. Sabin — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Florence R. Sabin
Florence Rena Sabin

American Medical Scientist, Histologist & 1st Female Member of the National Academy of Sciences

United States Medicine
Nov 9, 1871 — Oct 3, 1953
Fran Lebowitz — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Fran Lebowitz
Frances Ann Lebowitz

Acclaimed American Author, Essayist, Cultural Critic, Public Speaker & Wit

United States Literature
Oct 27, 1950 — Living
Francis Borgia — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Francis Borgia
San Francisco de Borja y Aragón

4th Duke of Gandía, 3rd Superior General of the Society of Jesus & Saint

Spain History & Leadership
Oct 28, 1510 — Sep 30, 1572
Francisco Gento — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Francisco Gento
Francisco "Paco" Gento López

Spanish Football Legend, Honorary President of Real Madrid & Only 6-Time European Cup Winner in History

Spain Sports
Oct 21, 1933 — Jan 18, 2022
Francisco Liriano — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano Casillas

Dominican MLB All-Star Pitcher, 2017 World Series Champion with Houston Astros & Two-Time Comeback Player

Dominican Republic Sports
Oct 26, 1983 — Living
François Mitterrand — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand

Longest-Serving President of France (1981–1995), Socialist Statesman & Co-Architect of the European Union

France Politics
Oct 26, 1916 — Jan 8, 1996
François Truffaut — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
François Truffaut
François Roland Truffaut

French Film Director, Screenwriter, Leader of the French New Wave & Auteur of "The 400 Blows"

France Cinema
Feb 6, 1932 — Oct 21, 1984
Frank Iero — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Frank Iero
Frank Anthony Iero Jr.

Rhythm Guitarist & Vocalist for My Chemical Romance

United States Music & Alternative Rock
Oct 31, 1981 — Living
Frank Ocean — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Frank Ocean
Christopher Francis Ocean

Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter & Cultural Icon

United States Music & Arts
Oct 28, 1987 — Living