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October 20th
316 famous people born on this day
October 20th is the birthday of 316 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Arthur Rimbaud, John Dewey, James Chadwick, Stanisław Leszczyński, and Elfriede Jelinek. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (57), Actor (47), and Politician (39).
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Famous People Born on October 20th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share October 20th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Arthur Rimbaud, John Dewey, and James Chadwick. Of the 316 famous people born on this date, 191 are still living today.
Arthur Rimbaud
Writer
Born October 20, 1854
HPI: 81.74
John Dewey
Psychologist
Born October 20, 1859
HPI: 78.90
James Chadwick
Physicist
Born October 20, 1891
HPI: 77.34
Stanisław Leszczyński
Politician
Born October 20, 1677
HPI: 76.50
Elfriede Jelinek
Writer
Born October 20, 1946
HPI: 76.31
Claudio Ranieri
Coach
Born October 20, 1951
HPI: 76.00
Tom Petty
Musician
Born October 20, 1950
HPI: 75.53
Báb
Religious Figure
Born October 20, 1819
HPI: 73.80
Isabelle de Charrière
Writer
Born October 20, 1740
HPI: 73.62
Pauline Bonaparte
Politician
Born October 20, 1780
HPI: 73.45
Viggo Mortensen
Actor
Born October 20, 1958
HPI: 73.13
Kamala Harris
Politician
Born October 20, 1964
HPI: 72.38
Bela Lugosi
Actor
Born October 20, 1882
HPI: 72.12
Christopher Wren
Architect
Born October 20, 1632
HPI: 71.26
Empress Michiko
Celebrity
Born October 20, 1934
HPI: 71.22
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard
Biologist
Born October 20, 1942
HPI: 70.90
Jomo Kenyatta
Politician
Born October 20, 1893
HPI: 70.23
Li Peng
Politician
Born October 20, 1928
HPI: 69.74
Jean-Pierre Melville
Film Director
Born October 20, 1917
HPI: 69.33
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
Diplomat
Born October 20, 1784
HPI: 69.20
Birthdays by Occupation
See how the famous people born on October 20th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
