- Oct 1 Jonathan Sarfati, New Zealand chess player, scientist, and author (FIDE Master), born in Ararat, Australia
- Oct 1 Roberto Kelly, Panamanian baseball outfielder and coach (NY Yankees; MLB All Star 1992-93), born in Panama City, Panama
- Oct 2 Michael Brooks, American NFL linebacker (Pro Bowl 1992; Denver Broncos), born in Ruston, Louisiana
- Oct 2 Sheila Echols, American track athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 100m 1988), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Oct 4 David Brain, Zimbabwean cricketer and fast medium bowler (9 Tests; 23 ODIs), born in Salisbury, Zimbabwe
- Oct 4 Mark McLemore, American MLB baseball player, 1986-2004 (California Angels, Texas Rangers, and 5 other teams), and broadcaster (Texas Rangers), born in San Diego, California
- Oct 4 Matthew Cetlinski, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x200m freestyle relay 1988), born in Fort Worth, Florida
- Oct 5 Denean Howard, 4X400m relayer (Olympic silver 1988), born in Sherman, Texas
- Oct 5 Terry Mathews, Alexandria LA, pitcher (Florida Marlins)
- Oct 6 Tom Jager, American swimmer (5 Olympic gold 1984, 88, 92; 50m freestyle world record x 6), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
- Oct 7 Paul Stewart, British footballer (Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool), born in Manchester, England
- Oct 7 Rich Delucia, American baseball pitcher (SF Giants), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
- Oct 8 Alan Igglesden, English cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 6 wickets; 4 ODIs; Kent CCC), born in Farnborough, England (d. 2021)
- Oct 9 MartÃn Jaite, Argentine tennis star, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Oct 10 Maxi Gnauck, German uneven parallel bars gymnast (Olympic gold 1980), born in Berlin, Germany
- Oct 12 Fanie De Villiers, South African cricket fast bowler (18 Tests, 85 wickets, BB 6/23, 2 x 50s; Northern Transvaal), born in Vereeniging, South Africa
- Oct 14 Joe Girardi, American MLB catcher (4 teams, including NY Yankees, 1996-99), and manager (Yankees, 2006-17), born in Peoria, Illinois
- Oct 18 Etsuko Inoue, Japan, tennis star
- Oct 18 George Ferris, Antigua cricketer (Leewards fast bowler), born in Antigua
- Oct 19 Webster Slaughter, NFL wide receiver (KC Chiefs)
- Oct 25 Pat Swilling, American NFL defensive end and linebacker (Oakland Raiders), born in Toccoa, Georgia
- Oct 26 Lawson Duncan, American tennis star, born in Asheville, North Carolina
- Oct 26 Vencie Glenn, American NFL safety (NY Giants), born in Grambling, Louisiana
- Oct 27 Mark Taylor, Australian cricketer (genius Australian captain since 1994), born in Leeton, Australia
- Oct 27 Mary T. Meagher, American swimmer (3 x Olympic gold 100/200m butterfly, 4x100m medley 1984; WR 100/200m butterfly 1981), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Oct 28 Paul Wylie, figure skater (Olympic-silver)
- Oct 29 Greg Montgomery, American NFL punter (Baltimore Ravens), born in Morristown, New Jersey (d. 2020)
- Oct 29 Jackie Pereira, Australian field hockey striker (Olympic gold 1988, 96; World Cup gold 1994; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93, 95), born in Perth, Australia
Marco van Basten (59 years old)
Oct 31 Dutch soccer star (Ajax, AC Milan), born in Utrecht, Netherlands
About October 1964
How Old? 59 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: Yes
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