Famous people born on October 1 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is October 1, you share it with Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews, Brie Larson — and you were born under Libra, the sign of the charming, fair-minded, and a natural peacemaker.
Birthday basics for October 1
Libra ♎
Zodiac sign
Opal
Birthstone
Marigold
Birth flower
274th
Day of the year
October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years), with 91 days still to come.
Famous people born on October 1
Jimmy Carter — 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (born 1924).
Julie Andrews — Actress and singer known for Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music (born 1935).
Brie Larson — Oscar-winning actress known for Room and Captain Marvel (born 1989).
Also sharing the day:
Vladimir Horowitz (b. 1903) — Russian-born American pianist regarded as one of the greatest virtuosos of the 20th century.
Walter Matthau (b. 1920) — American actor beloved for The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men.
Zach Galifianakis (b. 1969) — American comedian and actor known for The Hangover films.
October 1 in history
1890 — Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress.
1908 — The Ford Model T went on sale, putting the automobile within reach of everyday Americans.
1971 — Walt Disney World opened near Orlando, Florida.
1958 — NASA began operations, replacing its predecessor agency, the NACA.
1969 — The Concorde supersonic airliner broke the sound barrier for the first time.
1982 — Sony released the CDP-101, the world's first compact disc player, in Japan.
October 1 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is October 1?
Anyone born on October 1 is a Libra — charming, fair-minded, and a natural peacemaker.
What is the birthstone for October 1?
The birthstone for a October 1 birthday is Opal, and the birth flower is the Marigold.
Who is the most famous person born on October 1?
Jimmy Carter is among the best known — 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (born 1924).
What happened on October 1?
In 1890, Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress.
What day of the year is October 1?
October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years), with 91 days still to come.
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