Notable people born on October 21

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People born on this day

Alfred NobelSwedish chemist and inventor (1833–1896)Born in 1833 · View source ↗1833

Carrie FisherAmerican actress, writer and screenwriter (1956–2016)Born in 1956 · View source ↗1956

Kim KardashianAmerican media personality, businesswoman, model and actress (born 1980)Born in 1980 · View source ↗1980

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 21, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction76 %

Distance to the Moon392,100 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 calendarSt. Gaspare of the BufaloA 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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