1 October

Across recorded history, 1,491 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 1 October. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Jane Goodall

1934–2025

English primatologist and anthropologist

Jane Goodall is a primatologist known for her extensive research on the social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees.

Charles Aznavour

1924–2018

Armenian-French singer and diplomat

Charles Aznavour was an Armenian-French singer and diplomat who worked as a recording artist, actor, and songwriter throughout his career.

Marcel Duchamp

1887–1968

French painter, sculptor, and chess player

Marcel Duchamp was a French artist known for his work as a painter, sculptor, and chess player.

Tom Clancy

1947–2013

American author

Tom Clancy was an American novelist known for writing techno-thriller books.

Eric Hobsbawm

1917–2012

British academic historian and Marxist historiographer

Eric Hobsbawm was a historian who specialized in the study of social and economic history.

Mongkut

1804–1868

King of Siam from 1851 to 1868

Mongkut was the monarch of Siam who reigned during the mid-nineteenth century.

Wilhelm Dilthey

1833–1911

German historian, psychologist, sociologist, student of hermeneutics, and philosopher

Wilhelm Dilthey was a philosopher who contributed to the development of hermeneutics and the study of the human sciences.

Abdur Rahman Khan

1840–1901

Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901

Abdur Rahman Khan was the Emir of Afghanistan who consolidated political control over the country.

Louis Leakey

1903–1972

kenyan-British archaeologist and naturalist

Louis Leakey was a paleoanthropologist who conducted research in East Africa to demonstrate that humans evolved in Africa.

Karel Gott

1939–2019

Czech singer and actor

Karel Gott was a Czech singer who also worked as an actor, painter, and composer.

E. B. White

1899–1985

American author

E. B. White was an American writer known for his essays, novels, and children's books.

John Stewart Bell

1928–1990

Northern Irish physicist

John Stewart Bell was a physicist who developed the theorem concerning the foundations of quantum mechanics.

Giuliano Gemma

1938–2013

Italian actor

Giuliano Gemma was an Italian actor who appeared in numerous films throughout his career.

Petra Kelly

1947–1992

German politician and activist

Petra Kelly was a German politician and activist who helped found the Green Party.

Al Oerter

1936–2007

American athlete

Al Oerter was an American athlete who competed in track and field events.

Walter Bradford Cannon

1871–1945

American physiologist

Walter Bradford Cannon was an American physiologist who conducted research on bodily homeostasis and the physiological effects of emotional stress.

Romano Guardini

1885–1968

German Catholic philosopher

Romano Guardini was a German philosopher who wrote extensively on theology and the philosophy of religion.

Princess Charlotte of Prussia

1860–1919

Duchess consort of Saxe-Meiningen

Princess Charlotte of Prussia was an aristocrat who served as the Duchess consort of Saxe-Meiningen.

Richard Avedon

1923–2004

American photographer

Richard Avedon was a photographer known for his work in the fashion industry.

Edwin Landseer

1802–1873

English painter

Edwin Landseer was an English painter known for his depictions of animals.

Curtis LeMay

1906–1990

American general and politician

Curtis LeMay was an American air force officer who served as a general and politician.

Antonio Inoki

1943–2022

Japanese professional wrestler, businessman, and politician

Antonio Inoki was a professional wrestler who also served as a politician.

John Langenus

1891–1952

Belgian football referee

John Langenus was a Belgian football referee who officiated matches in international tournaments.

Do Muoi

1917–2018

former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Do Muoi served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Source: Wikidata, released into the public domain under CC0. Snapshot: 2026-07. Names, dates and roles come from Wikidata; summaries are condensed from it. Nothing here is generated to fill a gap.