Nawal El Saadawi
1931 – 2021Egyptian feminist writer and physician whose novels and non-fiction works challenged patriarchal structures in Arab society.
Famous Birthdays on October 27
13 notable people were born on October 27.
October 27 is the birth date of several political leaders and cultural figures. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was born in 1858. K. R. Narayanan, the 10th President of India, was born in 1920. Other notable births on this day include Venezuelan president Carlos Andrés Pérez, Mozambican politician Júlio Duarte Langa, and Egyptian feminist writer Nawal El Saadawi.
20th Century12 people
K. R. Narayanan
1920 – 2005Tenth President of India from 1997-2002 and the first Dalit to hold this office. He was a distinguished diplomat who served as India's ambassador to several countries.
Carlos Andrés Pérez
1922 – 2010Carlos Andrés Pérez served two terms as Venezuela's president (1974-1979 and 1989-1993), overseeing the oil boom of the 1970s and later facing impeachment for corruption.
politicianVenezuela
Roberto Benigni
1952Italian actor and director who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Life Is Beautiful, which he also wrote and directed about the Holocaust.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
1945Former metalworker and union leader who served as Brazil's 35th President (2003-2011) and returned as the 39th President in 2023. He led Brazil during a period of significant economic growth and social programs.
Stephan El Shaarawy
1992Italian winger who has played for AC Milan, AS Roma, and the Italian national team, known for his pace and technical ability.
association football playerItaly
Kumar Sangakkara
1977Former wicket-keeper batsman widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest players, who captained Sri Lanka and scored over 12,000 Test runs.
cricketerSri Lanka
Vanessa-Mae
1978British violinist who achieved international fame as a classical-pop crossover artist in the 1990s. She also competed as an alpine skier for Thailand in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Tsai Ming-liang
1957Malaysian-born Taiwanese filmmaker known for his slow cinema style and acclaimed works including "Rebels of the Neon God" and "What Time Is It There?". He won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for "Stray Dogs" in 2013.
Maria Mutola
1972Olympic gold medalist in the 800 meters at the 2000 Sydney Games and three-time world champion, considered Mozambique's greatest athlete.
Danijel Subašić
1984Croatian goalkeeper who was instrumental in Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final, making several crucial saves throughout the tournament.
association football playerCroatia
Júlio Duarte Langa
1927Catholic cardinal and former Archbishop of Xai-Xai who was made cardinal by Pope Francis in 2014.
19th Century1 person
Theodore Roosevelt
1858 – 191926th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909 (1858–1919)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on October 27?
Theodore Roosevelt, born on October 27, 1858, was the 26th President of the United States. He is known for progressive policies, conservation efforts, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War.
Which world leaders were born on October 27?
World leaders born on October 27 include Theodore Roosevelt, K. R. Narayanan, the 10th President of India, and Carlos Andrés Pérez, President of Venezuela. They each led their nations during periods of political and social change.
Are there any notable writers or activists born on October 27?
Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian feminist writer and activist, was born on October 27, 1931. She is known for her works on women's rights and criticism of patriarchal structures in the Middle East.