Notable people born on October 2

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People born on this day

Mahatma GandhiIndian independence activist (1869–1948)Born in 1869 · View source ↗1869

StingBritish musician (born 1951)Born in 1951 · View source ↗1951

Maria RessaFilipino journalistBorn in 1963 · View source ↗1963

Graham GreeneBritish writer, playwright and literary critic (1904–1991)Born in 1904 · View source ↗1904

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 2, 2026

Moon phaseLast quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction62 %

Distance to the Moon369,400 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLibraTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSts. Guardian AngelsA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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