Erik Stensiö

Swedish ichthyologist (1891–1984).

Born October 2nd, 1891 in Oskarshamn.

Died January 11th, 1984 at 92 years old in Stockholm.

Margita Figuli

Slovak writer, translator and author of literature for children and young adults (1909 – 1995).

Born October 2nd, 1909 in Vyšný Kubín. ^[ref]

Died March 27th, 1995 at 85 years old in Bratislava. ^[ref]

Valentina Shevchenko

Ukrainian cross-country skier.

Born October 2nd, 1975 (age 50 years) in Chernihiv.

Abas Arslanagić

Bosnian handball player.

Born October 2nd, 1944 (age 81 years) in Derventa.

Emelie Wikström

Swedish female alpine skier.

Born October 2nd, 1992 (age 33 years) in Sävsjö Municipality.

Lee Eun-Byul

Short track speed skater.

Born October 2nd, 1991 (age 34 years) in Bupyeong-dong.

Yannis Damanakis

Greek footballer.

Born October 2nd, 1952 (age 73 years) in Chania.

Robert Frangeš-Mihanović

Croatian sculptor (1872–1940).

Born October 2nd, 1872 in Sremska Mitrovica.

Died January 12th, 1940 at 67 years old in Zagreb.

Anna Mitgutsch

Austrian translator and writer.

Born October 2nd, 1948 (age 77 years) in Linz.

Ángel Suquía Goicoechea

Catholic cardinal (1916–2006).

Born October 2nd, 1916 in Zaldibia.

Died July 13th, 2006 at 89 years old in Donostia-San Sebastián.