Authors Born on October 1
- Aaron Ciechanover Biochemist, 1947
- Aesop Dekker Musician, 1970
- Albert Collins Guitarist, 1932
- Andre Rieu Violinist, 1949
- Annie Besant Socialist, 1847
- Arthur Plotnik Author, 1937
- Austin Farrer Philosopher, 1904
- Austin O'Malley Ophthalmologist, 1858
- Beck Bennett Stand-Up Comedian, 1984
- Ben Wicks Author, 1926
- Bill Lee Governor, 1959
- Blanche Barton Religious Leader, 1961
- Boyle Roche Politician, 1736
- Brian P. Cleary Humorist, 1959
- Brian Simo Racecar Driver, 1959
- Brie Larson Actress, 1989
- Bruce Nordstrom Businessman, 1933
- Burke Marshall Lawyer, 1922
- Charlie McDonnell Musician, 1990
- Chen-Ning Yang Physician, 1922
- Christian Borle Actor, 1973
- Cindy Margolis Actress, 1965
- Conrad Dobler American Football Player, 1950
- Cub Koda Singer-Songwriter, 1948
- Cullen Murphy Writer, 1952
- Daniel J. Boorstin Historian, 1914
- Dave Holland Bassist, 1946
- David Herbert Donald Historian, 1920
- Debbie Ford Author, 1955
- Dilip Shanghvi Businessman, 1955
- Donald A. Wollheim Editor, 1914
- Donny Hathaway Singer-Songwriter, 1945
- Drew Chadwick Musician, 1992
- Edward Villella Dancer, 1936
- Emilio Botin Banker, 1934
- Eric Shanteau Swimmer, 1983
- Esai Morales Actor, 1962
- Fabien Le Coq Photographer, 1978
- Faith Baldwin Author, 1893
- Faith Sullivan Author, 1933