Who Was Born Today – October 5 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on October 5 | ||
1830 | Chester A. Arthur, 21st president of the United States (1881-1885). | |
1882 | Robert Goddard, American rocket scientist, held more than 200 rocketry patents. | |
1902 | Ray Croc, founder of the McDonald’s hamburger franchise in 1955. | |
1911 | Flann O’Brien, Irish novelist and playwright (The Hard Life, The Third Policeman). | |
1936 | Václav Havel, Czech dissident dramatist who became the first freely elected president of Czechoslovakia in 55 years. | |
1937 | Barry Switzer, longtime coach of the University of Oklahoma, later coach of the Dallas Cowboys; one of only two head coaches to win both an NCAA college football championship and a Super Bowl. | |
1943 | Steve Miller, singer, songwriter, guitarist; lead singer of Steve Miller Band. | |
1952 | Clive Barker, author, director (Hellraiser, Candyman). | |
1957 | Bernie Mac, comedian, actor; member of the Original Kings of Comedy. | |
1959 | Maya Lin, American architect who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. | |
1963 | Laura Davies, England’s top professional female golfer. | |
1965 | Mario Lemieux, hockey player, led Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cups (1991-92). |
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