Pavel Popovich

Soviet cosmonaut.

Born October 5th, 1930 in Uzyn. ^[ref]

Died September 29th, 2009 at 78 years old in Gurzuf (stroke). ^[ref]

Francis Peyton Rous

American scientist (1879-1970).

Born October 5th, 1879 in Baltimore.

Died February 16th, 1970 at 90 years old in New York City.

Gabriel Brazão

Brazilian footballer.

Born October 5th, 2000 (age 24 years) in Uberlândia.

Rahmon Nabiyev

Tajikistani politician (1930-1993).

Born October 5th, 1930 in Ghafurov District.

Died April 11th, 1993 at 62 years old in Khujand (infarction).

Liao Hui

Weightlifter.

Born October 5th, 1987 (age 37 years) in Xiantao City.

José Froilán González

Argentine racing driver.

Born October 5th, 1922 in Arrecifes.

Died June 15th, 2013 at 90 years old in Arrecifes (respiratory failure). ^[ref]

André Kuipers

Dutch astronaut.

Born October 5th, 1958 (age 66 years) in Amsterdam. ^[ref]

Shabnim Ismail

South african cricketer who made her debut for the national women's team in january 2007.

Born October 5th, 1988 (age 36 years) in Cape Town.

Avraham Adan

Military general and author.

Born October 5th, 1926 in Kfar Giladi.

Died September 28th, 2012 at 85 years old in Ramat HaSharon (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

He Xiangjian

Chinese businessperson (1942-).

Born October 5th, 1942 (age 82 years) in Shunde District.