October 15

October 15

Born on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • The British Royal Family
  • Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
  • Famous Libras

  Sarah Ferguson

  Duchess / 1959 -

  Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.

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  Sarah Ferguson

  Born: October 15, 1959
  Age: 53 years old
  Birthplace: London, England
  Occupation: Duchess
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  • In these groups:
  • Soul Train Guests
  • The Jackson 5
  • The Jackson Family

  Tito Jackson

  Guitarist / 1953 -

  Musician Tito Jackson was lead guitarist for The Jackson 5 and later the Jacksons. He has since reinvented himself as blues musician.

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  Tito Jackson

  1953 | 59 years old
  Guitarist

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  • In these groups:
  • Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
  • Famous Libras
  • Columbia University Alumni

  Mario Puzo

  Author, Screenwriter / 1920 - 1999

  Mario Puzo became famous when he adapted his novel The Godfather into a screenplay for director Francis Ford Coppola in the 1960s.

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  Mario Puzo

  1920 | 78 years old
  Author, Screenwriter

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  • Actors Turned Directors
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous Film Directors

  Penny Marshall

  Director, Producer / 1943 -

  Penny Marshall became a successful film director after starring in the sitcom Laverne and Shirley. Her works include Big and Riding in Cars With Boys.

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  Penny Marshall

  Born: October 15, 1943
  Age: 69 years old
  Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
  Occupation: Director, Producer
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous People Named Lee
  • Famous People Born in 1924

  Lee Iacocca

  Business Leader / 1924 -

  Automobile executive Lee Iacocca worked for Ford Motor Co. and promoted the Mustang, but later moved to Chrysler Corp. where he helped achieve record profits.
  

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  Lee Iacocca

  1924 | 88 years old
  Business Leader

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  • Famous Academics
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous Philosophers

  Friedrich Nietzsche

  Philosopher, Scholar / 1844 - 1900

  19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche radically questioned widely held cultural beliefs and is best known for his "God is dead" concept.

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  Friedrich Nietzsche

  1844 | 55 years old
  Philosopher, Scholar

October 15

Died on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Lefties
  • Famous Geminis
  • Famous Songwriters and Composers

  Cole Porter

  Songwriter / 1891 - 1964

  Cole Porter was a U.S. composer and lyricist who created songs like "I Get a Kick Out of You" and his own series of Broadway musicals including Anything Goes.
  

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  Cole Porter

  Died: October 15, 1964
  Age: 73 years old
  Place: Santa Monica, California , United States
  Occupation: Songwriter
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
  • Name Changers
  • Famous Leos

  Mata Hari

  Dancer, Spy / 1876 - 1917

  Mata Hari was a professional dancer and mistress who became a spy for France during World War I. Suspected of being a double agent, she was executed in 1917.

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  Mata Hari

  1917 | 41 years old
  Dancer, Spy

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Military Leaders
  • Famous Generals

  Hermann Göring

  General, Warrior, Political Leader / 1893 - 1946

  Hermann Göring was a leader of the Nazi Party. He was condemned to hang as a war criminal in 1946 but took his own life instead.

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  Hermann Göring

  1946 | 53 years old
  General, Warrior, Political Leader