Famous people born on November 10th
November 10 gathers an unusually wide-ranging cast of innovators, storytellers, and cultural disruptors, spanning the Reformation era to contemporary film and music. The date links theological revolution, poetic and dramatic tradition, cinematic spectacle, and modern pop culture in a single calendar square. Across 28 notable births, November 10 stands out for its blend of enduring literary influence and headline-making performance careers.
Notable highlights
- Martin Luther (1483) - The Reformation leader whose Ninety-five Theses reshaped Western Christianity and sparked sweeping social change.
- Friedrich Schiller (1759) - German dramatist and poet whose ideals of freedom and human dignity helped define European Romanticism.
- William Hogarth (1697) - Satirical artist who pioneered sequential narrative prints, a forebear to modern visual storytelling.
- Oliver Goldsmith (1730) - Anglo-Irish poet and novelist celebrated for blending wit with moral clarity in works like "The Deserted Village".
- Ennio Morricone (1928) - Composer who expanded the vocabulary of film music, from iconic spaghetti western themes to orchestral modernism.
- Richard Burton (1925) - Towering stage-and-screen actor renowned for Shakespearean power and a voice that became a signature instrument.
- Neil Gaiman (1960) - Author who brought myth and modernity together in "The Sandman" and bestselling fantasy that crossed media boundaries.
- Brittany Murphy (1977) - Actress whose energetic, emotionally open performances made her a standout in both comedy and drama.
- Mikhail Kalashnikov (1919) - Inventor associated with the AK-47, a firearm design known for durability and global impact on warfare.
- Russell Means (1939) - Activist and prominent American Indian Movement figure who pushed Indigenous rights into the national conversation.
On this day
- 1775 - The U.S. Marine Corps is established, creating a permanent American naval infantry force.
- 1910 - The Mexican Revolution begins, launching a decade of upheaval that transformed Mexico's political landscape.
- 1989 - The Berlin Wall is opened, accelerating the end of Cold War division in Europe.
- 1994 - The United Nations Law of the Sea Convention enters into force, shaping modern rules for maritime boundaries and navigation.