Born on This Day: October 23

French educator and publisher whose dictionaries and encyclopedias broadened public access to knowledge.

American vice president whose career influenced late nineteenth-century Democratic politics.

American broadcaster whose long tenure transformed late-night television and comedy.

Brazilian footballer whose skill and global fame helped make soccer the world’s most popular sport.

American author and filmmaker whose science-based thrillers influenced popular fiction and public debate.

Taiwanese filmmaker whose cross-cultural storytelling and technical innovation have influenced world cinema.

American singer and actor whose work renewed traditional country music and honky-tonk style.

American musician whose parody songs transformed musical comedy and popular satire.