Famous people born on October 25th
October 25 gathers an unusually wide-ranging set of birthdays, spanning revolutionary art, sharp political commentary, major voices in literature, and championship-level sport. The date pairs global cultural innovators with influential historians, coaches, and performers whose work shaped how audiences think, read, and watch. From avant-garde canvas to prime-time animation and pop charts, the day reflects both enduring legacy and modern reach.
Notable highlights
- Pablo Picasso (1881) - Co-founded Cubism and helped redefine modern art with radical approaches to form and perspective.
- Katy Perry (1984) - Became one of pop's defining hitmakers of the 2010s, with multiple chart-topping singles and stadium-scale tours.
- Georges Bizet (1838) - Composed Carmen, a work that grew into one of the most performed operas in the world.
- Dan Gable (1948) - An iconic American wrestler and coach, celebrated for relentless intensity and elite competitive results.
- Bobby Knight (1940) - A championship-winning college basketball coach known for demanding discipline and tactical mastery.
- James Carville (1944) - A prominent Democratic strategist whose media-savvy style helped shape modern U.S. campaign politics.
- Nancy Cartwright (1957) - Voice-acting powerhouse best known as the voice of Bart Simpson, a defining character of long-running TV animation.
- Anne Tyler (1941) - Acclaimed novelist celebrated for intimate, humane stories of family life and everyday transformation.
- Max Stirner (1806) - A provocative 19th-century thinker whose radical individualism influenced later debates in philosophy and politics.
On this day
- 1415 - The Battle of Agincourt is fought during the Hundred Years' War, becoming one of England's most famous medieval victories.
- 1854 - The Charge of the Light Brigade takes place at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, later immortalized in literature.
- 1929 - The "Wall Street Crash" continues with massive selling during the 1929 market collapse, deepening the unfolding economic crisis.
- 1971 - The United Nations votes to recognize the People's Republic of China and seat it in place of the Republic of China (Taiwan).