Born on This Day: October 27

English physician and thinker whose ideas on evolution, invention, and education anticipated later scientific developments.

Italian violinist and composer whose virtuosity transformed instrumental performance.

American president whose reforms, conservation, and diplomacy reshaped the modern presidency.

American writer whose etiquette books influenced social customs and public behavior.

Welsh poet whose musical language and public readings influenced modern poetry.

American artist whose comic-inspired paintings became defining works of Pop Art.

American poet and novelist whose intense writing became central to modern literature.

English comedian and writer whose work with Monty Python transformed television and film comedy.