John Adams
1735 – 1826Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
Famous Birthdays on October 30
7 notable people were born on October 30.
October 30 is the birth date of several historically influential figures. John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born on this date in 1735. It is also the birth date of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona, born in 1960, and Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco I. Madero, born in 1873. Among the notable individuals born on this day are Croatian President Zoran Milanović and Syrian politician Adnan Al Talyani.
18th Century1 person
19th Century1 person
Francisco I. Madero
1873 – 1913Mexican revolutionary leader and politician who initiated the Mexican Revolution in 1910 and briefly served as president before being assassinated in 1913.
20th Century5 people
Diego Maradona
1960 – 2020Argentine football legend who led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup and is famous for the "Hand of God" goal.
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
1966 – 2006Jordanian-born jihadist who founded al-Qaeda in Iraq and became one of the most wanted terrorists before being killed by a U.S. airstrike in 2006.
Zoran Milanović
1966Current President of Croatia since 2020, formerly serving as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2016 and leader of the Social Democratic Party.
politicianCroatia
Peter Pekarík
1986Slovak right-back who has earned over 130 caps for the national team, making him one of Slovakia's most capped players. He spent most of his club career with Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga.
association football playerSlovakia
Adnan Al Talyani
1964Former striker who played for the UAE national team and various clubs in the Arabian Gulf League during the 1980s and 1990s.
association football playerUnited Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on October 30?
Diego Maradona, the Argentine footballer born on October 30, 1960, is one of the most well-known people born on this date. His career and life made him a global sports icon.
Are there any US presidents born on October 30?
Yes, John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born on October 30, 1735. He was a Founding Father and played a role in American independence before his presidency from 1797 to 1801.
What other notable people were born on October 30?
Besides John Adams and Diego Maradona, October 30 also marks the birth of Francisco I. Madero in 1873, influential in the Mexican Revolution. Others include Adnan Al Talyani (1964) and Zoran Milanović (1966), the current President of Croatia.