List of Famous people born on October 5th

Magda Szabó was a Hungarian novelist. Doctor of philology, she also wrote dramas, essays, studies, memoirs, poetry and children's literature. She is a founding member of the Digital Literary Academy. She is the most translated Hungarian author, with publications in 42 countries and over 30 languages.

Helmut V. Koch is a German mathematician, specializing in number theory.

John Clement Seale ACS ASC is an Australian cinematographer. He won an Oscar for his work in the 1996 film The English Patient, in addition to a BAFTA and Satellite Award. He is a member of both the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) and the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Susanne Sabine Renner is a German botanist. She is professor of biology at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich as well as director of the Botanische Staatssammlung München and the Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg. She is married to American ornithologist and ecologist Robert Ricklefs.

Daniele Ratto is a former Italian professional road bicycle racer who rode for Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec. Born in Moncalieri, Ratto was a professional from 2010-2016, competing for the Carmiooro-NGC and Geox–TMC teams prior to moving to Liquigas–Cannondale for the 2012 season. Ratto signed a contract with UnitedHealthcare for the 2015 season.

Alan Hoo Hong-ching, SBS, SC, JP is a Hong Kong barrister and politician. He is the chairman of the Basic Law Institute, Hong Kong member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and vice-chairman of the Liberal Party.

Una Mary Ross, 25th Baroness de Ros of Helmsley was a British peer. She succeeded her mother to the title in 1943. She was the daughter of Anthony, 3rd Earl of Dartrey, and his wife, Mary, Countess of Dartrey, who held the barony in her own right.