9 notable people were born on October 2.
October 2 is the birth date of several historical figures. Notable among them is Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869, who led India's independence movement. Paul von Hindenburg, born in 1847, was Germany's president during the Weimar Republic. Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and British novelist Graham Greene also share this birth date, both born in 1904. Another significant figure born on this day is Bà Triệu, a Vietnamese military leader born in 225, known for leading resistance against Chinese occupation in the 3rd century.
British novelist known for literary works like 'The Power and the Glory' and popular thrillers including 'The Third Man'. He worked as a journalist and briefly as a spy, experiences that influenced his writing about moral ambiguity and political intrigue.
Filipino journalist and CEO of Rappler who won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression and combat disinformation.
India's second Prime Minister who led the country during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War and coined the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer).
Lebanese-American neuroscientist who won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering receptors that sense temperature and touch.
Czech tennis player who won Wimbledon in 1998 and reached world No. 2 in singles, also achieving great success in doubles with 12 Grand Slam women's doubles titles.
Four-time President of Bolivia who led the 1952 National Revolution, implementing major social reforms including universal suffrage and land redistribution.
Prussian field marshal who served as the last President of the Weimar Republic from 1925 to 1934 and appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in 1933.
Indian independence leader who led the freedom movement through nonviolent civil disobedience, becoming the father of the Indian nation. He pioneered satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) and was instrumental in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Third-century Vietnamese warrior who led a rebellion against Chinese Wu dynasty rule in 248 CE, becoming a legendary figure in Vietnamese resistance history. She is celebrated as one of Vietnam's greatest female military leaders and a symbol of national independence.