Born Today

Celebrities celebrating a birthday today.

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Bruno Mars

American singer-songwriter and record producer

Born:October 8, 1985

Matt Damon

American actor

Born:October 8, 1970

Bella Thorne

American actress and singer

Born:October 8, 1997

Brad Paisley

American country musician

Born:October 8, 1972

Jesse Jackson

American Baptist minister, activist, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Born:October 8, 1941

Died:February 17, 2026

Nick Cannon

American rapper, actor, and comedian

Born:October 8, 1980

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Quote of the Day

“I like the pluralism of modernity; it doesn't threaten me or my faith. And if one's faith is dependent on being reinforced in every aspect of other people's lives, then it is a rather insecure faith, don't you think?”

Andrew Sullivan

Born This Month

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Bill Gates

American businessman, investor, and philanthropist

Born:October 28, 1955

John Mayer

American musician

Born:October 16, 1977

Marie Osmond

American singer and member of The Osmonds

Born:October 13, 1959

Tommy Lee

American drummer

Born:October 3, 1962

Vicky Krieps

Luxembourgian-German actress

Born:October 4, 1983

David D'Or

Israeli singer

Born:October 2, 1965

In Memoriam - Recent Deaths

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Harald V of Norway

King of Norway from 1991 to 2026

Born:February 21, 1937

Died:August 28, 2026

Tim Curry

British actor

Born:April 19, 1946

Died:August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton

American singer-songwriter

Born:January 19, 1946

Died:August 25, 2026

Hayden Panettiere

American actress and singer

Born:August 21, 1989

Died:August 16, 2026

Sam Neill

New Zealand actor

Born:September 14, 1947

Died:July 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham

American politician and attorney

Born:July 9, 1955

Died:July 11, 2026