Léopold Sédar Senghor

First president of senegal, poet, and cultural theorist (1906–2001).

Born October 9th, 1906 in Joal-Fadiouth. ^[ref]

Died December 20th, 2001 at 95 years old in France, Verson. ^[ref]

Starling Marte

Baseball player.

Born October 9th, 1988 (age 37 years) in Santo Domingo.

Erin Daniels

American actress.

Born October 9th, 1973 (age 52 years) in St. Louis.

Troy Davis

American convicted murderer (1968-2011).

Born October 9th, 1968 in Butts County.

Died September 21st, 2011 at 42 years old in Jackson (lethal injection).

Henrik Zetterberg

Swedish ice hockey player.

Born October 9th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Sundsvall.

Kevin Kampl

Slovenian footballer.

Born October 9th, 1990 (age 35 years) in Solingen.

Amjad Ali Khan

Indian musician.

Born October 9th, 1945 (age 80 years) in Gwalior.

Sam Mewis

American soccer player.

Born October 9th, 1992 (age 33 years) in Weymouth.

Lauren Davis

American tennis player.

Born October 9th, 1993 (age 32 years) in Gates Mills.

Steve Jablonsky

American composer.

Born October 9th, 1970 (age 55 years) in Los Angeles.