11 notable people were born on October 12.
October 12 is the birth date of several influential figures in literature, music, and politics. Notable individuals born on this day include Italian Nobel Prize-winning poet Eugenio Montale in 1896, renowned opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti in 1935, and former Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian in 1950. The date also marks the birth of Armenian musician Djivan Gasparyan in 1928 and controversial international fugitive Carlos the Jackal in 1949.
Chen Shui-bian was Taiwan's first president from the Democratic Progressive Party (2000-2008), ending over 50 years of Kuomintang rule. His presidency was marked by efforts to assert Taiwan's identity, though he was later convicted on corruption charges.
Italian operatic tenor who became the world's most famous opera singer, known for his performances in works like 'La Bohème' and his participation in the Three Tenors concerts.
Uruguayan striker who has scored over 25 goals for the national team and played in two World Cups (2014, 2018). He has been a prolific goalscorer in European leagues, particularly in Spain's La Liga.
Carlos the Jackal, born Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, became one of the world's most wanted terrorists in the 1970s-80s, carrying out attacks across Europe before his capture in 1994.
Former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat (2000-2010) who later served as Tanzania's Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.
Vietnamese politician who served as the 8th President of Vietnam from 2016 until his death in 2018. He previously held senior positions in the Ministry of Public Security before entering politics.
Senegalese politician who served as Prime Minister of Senegal from 2013 to 2014, becoming the second woman to hold this position in the country's history.
Award-winning author whose debut novel 'We Need New Names' was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the 2013 PEN/Hemingway Award.
Master of the duduk, an Armenian woodwind instrument, who brought traditional Armenian music to international audiences through his performances and film soundtracks.
Slovenian midfielder who played professionally in the 1990s and 2000s, including stints with NK Olimpija Ljubljana and several Austrian clubs.
Italian poet who won the 1975 Nobel Prize in Literature for his distinctive poetry that interprets human values under the sign of an outlook on life.