Katherine Mansfield
1888 – 1923New Zealand modernist writer best known for her short stories exploring psychological realism, including collections like Bliss and Other Stories and The Garden Party.
Famous Birthdays on October 14
10 notable people were born on October 14.
Several influential historical figures were born on October 14 across different eras. Notable individuals born on this day include Ferdinand VII of Spain in 1784, New Zealand short story writer Katherine Mansfield in 1888, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1890, Vietnamese politician Le Duc Tho in 1911, and Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran in 1938. These figures come from politics, literature, and royalty.
19th Century2 people
Dwight D. Eisenhower
1890 – 1969president of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
20th Century7 people
Farah Pahlavi
1938Iranian-born architect who served as the last Empress of Iran from 1959 to 1979 as wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Mohammad Khatami
1943Iranian cleric and reformist politician who served as President from 1997 to 2005, promoting civil liberties and improved relations with the West.
Iveta Mukuchyan
1986Singer and model who represented Armenia at Eurovision 2016 with "LoveWave" and has released several successful pop albums in Armenia.
Mia Wasikowska
1989Australian actress known for her roles in Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre, who began her career as a teenager on the soap opera All Saints.
Ahmed Musa
1992Nigerian winger and striker who has been a key player for the national team since 2010. He scored Nigeria's first goals in both the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.
association football playerNigeria
Le Duc Tho
1911 – 1990Vietnamese revolutionary and diplomat who co-won the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the Paris Peace Accords to end the Vietnam War, though he declined to accept it.
Halimah Nakaayi
1994Middle-distance runner who won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.
middle-distance runnerUganda
18th Century1 person
Ferdinand VII of Spain
1784 – 1833King of Spain who ruled from 1813 to 1833 after briefly reigning in 1808 before Napoleon's invasion. Known as "El Deseado" (The Desired), he abolished the liberal Constitution of 1812 and restored absolute monarchy.
rulerSpain
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on October 14?
Dwight D. Eisenhower, born in 1890, was the 34th President of the United States and Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. He led the Allied forces to victory in Europe and served as president from 1953 to 1961.
Are there any writers born on October 14?
Katherine Mansfield, a renowned New Zealand short story writer, was born on October 14, 1888. She is known for her modernist stories like "The Garden Party" and "Miss Brill".
What royalty was born on October 14?
Ferdinand VII of Spain, born on October 14, 1784, was King of Spain in the early 19th century. His reign included the Napoleonic Wars and the Latin American wars of independence.