October 1

October 1

Born on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Nobel Peace Prize Winners
  • U.S. Presidents
  • Famous Libras

  Jimmy Carter

  U.S. President / 1924 -

  Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States (1977-81) and later was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

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  Jimmy Carter

  Born: October 1, 1924
  Age: 88 years old
  Birthplace: Plains, Georgia, United States
  Occupation: U.S. President
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  • In these groups:
  • Imbibers
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s

  Richard Harris

  Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1930 - 2002

  Irish actor Richard Harris is best known for his performances as King Arthur in Broadway's Camelot and Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.

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  Richard Harris

  1930 | 72 years old
  Film Actor, Theater Actor

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Irish-Americans
  • Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
  • Famous Libras

  Mark McGwire

  Baseball Player / 1963 -

  One of the most powerful hitters in baseball history, Mark McGwire briefly held the record for most home runs in a single season.

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  Mark McGwire

  1963 | 49 years old
  Baseball Player

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  • In these groups:
  • Best Actress Oscar Winners
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books

  Julie Andrews

  Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1935 -

  Julie Andrews is an Oscar and Tony Award-winning actress and singer famous for her roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins.

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  Julie Andrews

  Born: October 1, 1935
  Age: 77 years old
  Birthplace: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom
  Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress
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  • In these groups:
  • Fantastic Facial Hair
  • Celebrities With Court-side Seats
  • Famous Libras

  Zach Galifianakis

  Film Actor, Comedian / 1969 -

  Zach Galifianakis is a comedic actor who struck Hollywood gold after appearing in the 2009 blockbuster The Hangover.

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  Zach Galifianakis

  1969 | 43 years old
  Film Actor, Comedian

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  • In these groups:
  • Celebrity Enlistees
  • People Who Played Scrooge
  • Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners

  Walter Matthau

  Film Actor / 1920 - 2000

  Walter Matthau was an actor known for his gruff on-screen demeanor in such films as The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men.

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  Walter Matthau

  1920 | 79 years old
  Film Actor

October 1

Died on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Children's Authors
  • Famous Cancerians
  • Famous People Named White

  E.B. White

  Writer / 1899 - 1985

  Writer E. B. White was a contributor to The New Yorker, co-author of The Elements of Style, and the author of Charlotte's Web.
  

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  E.B. White

  Died: October 1, 1985
  Age: 86 years old
  Place: North Brooklin, Maine , United States
  Occupation: Writer
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  • In these groups:
  • Groundbreaking Women
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Film Directors

  Dorothy Arzner

  Director / 1897 - 1979

  Dorothy Arzner was a pioneer in the film industry, becoming one of the first women directors of feature films and the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America.

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  Dorothy Arzner

  1979 | 82 years old
  Director

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Illustrators
  • Famous Painters

  John Marin

  Illustrator, Painter / 1870 - 1953

  American painter and printmaker John Marin is especially known for his expressionistic watercolor seascapes of Maine and his views of Manhattan.
  

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  John Marin

  1953 | 82 years old
  Illustrator, Painter