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October
Observing 685 Icons for October Comprehensive continental archive with authentic photographs, biographies, and quotes.

All Figures for October (685 results)

Showing 577–592 of 685
Shammi Kapoor — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Shammi Kapoor
शम्मी कपूर (Shamsher Raj Kapoor)

Legendary Indian Actor, "The Elvis Presley of India" & Pioneer of Bollywood Musical Romances

India Cinema
Oct 21, 1931 — Aug 14, 2011
Shamsur Rahman — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Shamsur Rahman
শামসুর রাহমান

Supreme Modern Bengali Poet, Journalistic Pioneer & Voice of Bangladesh’s Freedom

Bangladesh Literature
Oct 23, 1929 — Aug 17, 2006
Shantanu Biswas — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Shantanu Biswas
শান্তনু বিশ্বাস

Renowned Bangladeshi Playwright, Theatre Director, Composer & Cultural Luminary

Bangladesh Theatre
Oct 25, 1954 — Jul 12, 2019
Sheikh Russel — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Sheikh Russel
শেখ রাসেল

Youngest Son of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman & Symbol of Children's Rights

Bangladesh History
Oct 18, 1964 — Aug 15, 1975
Shigeru Yoshida — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Shigeru Yoshida
吉田 茂 (Yoshida Shigeru)

Historic 32nd Prime Minister of Japan (1946–1947, 1948–1954), Architect of the "Yoshida Doctrine" & Post-War Economic Miracle

Japan Politics
Sep 22, 1878 — Oct 20, 1967
Shin Hyun-joon — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Shin Hyun-joon
신현준

Actor, Author & Professor

South Korea Arts & Entertainment
Oct 28, 1968 — Living
Shin Saimdang — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Shin Saimdang
신사임당

Joseon Master Artist, Calligrapher & Poet

South Korea Fine Arts & Historical Icon
Oct 29, 1504 — Living
Shujeo Shyam — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Shujeo Shyam
সুজেয় শ্যাম

Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Lyricist & Composer, Freedom Fighter, Ekushey Padak Laureate & National Film Award-Winning Music Director

Bangladesh Music
Mar 14, 1946 — Oct 17, 2024
Sid Gillman — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Sid Gillman
Sidney Gillman

Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach, Innovator of the Modern Downfield Passing Game & AFL Champion

United States Sports
Oct 26, 1911 — Jan 3, 2003
Simi Garewal — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Simi Garewal
सिमी गरेवाल ("The Lady in White")

Two-Time Filmfare Award-Winning Indian Actress, Director & Host of Rendezvous with Simi Garewal

India Cinema
Oct 17, 1947 — Living
Simon Le Bon — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Simon Le Bon
Simon John Charles Le Bon MBE

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Musician, Lead Singer, Lyricist of Duran Duran & Yachtsman

United Kingdom Music
Oct 27, 1958 — Living
Sir Bobby Charlton — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Sir Bobby Charlton
Sir Robert Charlton CBE

English Football Legend, 1966 FIFA World Cup Winner, 1966 Ballon d'Or & Manchester United Icon

United Kingdom Sports
Oct 11, 1937 — Oct 21, 2023
Sir Charles Wheatstone — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Sir Charles Wheatstone
Sir Charles Wheatstone FRS

English Physicist, Pioneer of the Electric Telegraph, Inventor of the Stereoscope & Concertina

United Kingdom Science
Oct 19, 1802 — Oct 19, 1875
Sir Christopher Wren — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Sir Christopher Wren
Sir Christopher Wren PRS

Master Architect of the English Baroque, Surveyor of the King's Works & Mastermind of St Paul's Cathedral

United Kingdom Architecture
Oct 20, 1632 — Mar 8, 1723
Sir Michael Gambon — Biography & Quotes
Memorial Anniversary
Sir Michael Gambon
Sir Michael John Gambon CBE

Legendary Irish-English Actor, Revered as Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter & 4-Time BAFTA Winner

Ireland Cinema
Oct 19, 1940 — Sep 27, 2023
Sir Philip Pullman — Biography & Quotes
Birthday
Sir Philip Pullman
Sir Philip Pullman CBE FRSL

Celebrated English Novelist, Author of "His Dark Materials" Trilogy & Astrid Lindgren Award Winner

United Kingdom Literature
Oct 19, 1946 — Living