October 18, 1939 – Chicago football legend and Hall of Fame member “Iron Mike” Ditka is born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
October 20, 1632 – British architect Christopher Wren is born in Wilshire, England. Considered one of the greatest minds of his time, he designed the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral in London plus 52 other churches and various government buildings in the city as well.
October 20, 1882 – Hungarian born actor Bela Lugosi, best known for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 horror film of the same name, is born in the city of Lugos.
October 21, 1917 – Modern jazz great Dizzy Gillespie is born in Cheraw, South Carolina. The trumpet virtuoso and improviser was also an accomplished composer and band leader.