George Weah

Jimmy Carter

James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

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Theresa May

Theresa Mary May, Baroness May of Maidenhead (née Brasier; born 1 October 1956), is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. She previously served as Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016.

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El Greco

Doménikos Theotokópoulos (Greek: Δομήνικος Θεοτοκόπουλος, pronounced; 1 October 1541 – 7 April 1614), most widely known as El Greco (Spanish pronunciation:; "The Greek"), was a Greek painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance, regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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Julie Andrews

Dame Julie Andrews (born Julia Elizabeth Wells, 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, author and theater director. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards and nominations for three Tony Awards.

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Brie Larson

Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers (born October 1, 1989), known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress, singer and filmmaker. She played supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, and has since expanded to leading roles in independent films and blockbusters.

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Ram Nath Kovind

Ram Nath Kovind (Hindi: Rām Nāth Kovind, pronounced; born 1 October 1945) is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the president of India from 2017 to 2022. He is the first person from Uttar Pradesh as well as the first member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to become the president of India.

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously served from 2000 to 2008. Putin also served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.

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Mahatma Gandhi

Leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule.

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John Lennon

Singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Beatles, later a peace activist.

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Serena Williams

Tennis champion who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era.

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