- Oct 1 Andrei Vedernikov, Russian road cyclist (first Soviet to win individual amateur road race at World C'ships 1981), born in Izhevsk, Russia (d. 2020)
- Oct 1 Marcos Alonso, Spanish soccer winger (22 caps; Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona) and manager (Rayo Vallecano, Racing Santander, Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Valladolid), born in Santander, Spain (d. 2023)
- Oct 2 Luis Fernández, French soccer defensive midfielder (60 caps; PSG), born in Tarifa, Spain
Fred Couples (64 years old)
Oct 3 American golfer (US Masters 1992; Senior Players C'ship 2011; Senior British Open 2012), born in Seattle, Washington
- Oct 4 Tony Meo, English snooker player (British Open 1989; English Pro C’ship 1986-87), born in London, England
- Oct 6 Robyn Maher, Australian basketball guard (Olympic bronze 1996)
- Oct 6 [Dennis Ray] "Oil Can" Boyd, American baseball pitcher (Boston Red Sox), born in Meridian, Mississippi
- Oct 8 Mike Morgan, American baseball pitcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Tulare, California
- Oct 8 Tony Eason, American football quarterback (New England Patriots), born in Blythe, California
- Oct 9 Mike Singletary, American NFL middle linebacker (Chicago Bears), born in Houston, Texas
- Oct 11 Michiel Schapers, Dutch tennis star, born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Oct 18 Ernesto Canto, Mexican race walker (Olympic gold 20k 1984; World C'ship gold 20k 1983), born in Mexico City (d. 2020)
- Oct 20 Janice McCaffrey, Canadian 10k walker (Olympics 25-92, 96), born in Etobicoke, Ontario
- Oct 21 George Bell, Dom Rep, outfielder (Blue Jays, 1987 AL MVP)
- Oct 27 Rick Carlisle, American basketball guard and head coach (Dallas Mavericks 2008-19; Indiana Pacers; NBA Coach of the Year 2002, Detroit Pistons), born in Ogdensburg, New York
- Oct 27 Víctor Luna, Colombian soccer defender (21 caps; Atlético Nacional, América de Cali), born in Medellín, Colombia (d. 2024)
- Oct 29 Jesse Barfield, American MLB outfielder (Blue Jays, Yankees, 1986 HR leader), born in Joliet, Illinois
Mike Gartner (64 years old)
Oct 29 Canadian NHL right wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Oct 31 Ann Henricksson, American tennis star, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
About October 1959
How Old? 64 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
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