Born on 17 August, 1908 (Monday)

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August 17, 1908 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1908 : Quiet wisdom with a playful spark — you think deeply and love boldly.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on August 17, 1908 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1908

• Denise Gatard, Ceramicist, born in Fontenay-sous-Bois (died: May 30, 1991)
• Léa Bidaut, Cook, born in Le Creusot (died: May 30, 1996)
• Gerd Hagenow, Pedagogue, born in Erfurt (died: January 1, 1995)
• Santiago Alberto de Estrada, Diplomat, and Lawyer, born in Buenos Aires (died: January 1, 1989)
• Remi Wijnant, Sport cyclist, born in Mere (died: March 17, 2004)
• Q120751992, Catholic priest, born in Bratonci (died: December 20, 1944)
• Kálmán Buday, University teacher, Archivist, and Historian, born in Cluj-Napoca (died: July 31, 1936)
• Bronisława Wajs, Poet, and Writer, born in Sitaniec (died: February 8, 1987)
• Adam Schmidt, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Weimar (died: November 30, 1990)
• Kurt Hessenberg, University teacher, and Composer, born in Frankfurt (died: June 17, 1994)
• Jimmy Sherman, Songwriter, Pianist, and Composer, born in Williamsport (died: October 11, 1975)
• Leslie Martin, University teacher, and Architect, born in Manchester (died: July 8, 2000)
• Abdulgani Dahiwala, Poet, born in Surat (died: March 5, 1987)
• Hans van Dokkum, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Rotterdam (died: January 24, 1995)
• Giuseppe Verginella, Partisan, born in Trieste (died: January 10, 1945)
• Piero Scanziani, Writer, born in Chiasso (died: February 27, 2003)
• Bob Ross, Australian rules football player, born in Omeo (died: July 3, 1988)
• Chanoch Dov Padwa, Rabbi, born in Busk (died: August 16, 2000)
• Harald Selås, Trade unionist, Manufacturing worker, Resistance fighter, and Politician, born in Tvedestrand (died: September 24, 1986)
• Folke H. Törnblom, Writer, born in Sankt Nicolai församling, Stockholm (died: January 1, 2001)
• חינה רוזובסקה, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Saint Petersburg (died: August 28, 1996)
• Penmetsa Satyanarayana Raju, Judge, born in Ajjaram village, Tanuku taluk, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India (died: April 20, 1966)
• Richard Elton Goodwin, Military personnel, born in Woolwich (died: October 28, 1986)
• Robert T. Orr, Mammalogist, Curator, and Zoologist, born in San Francisco (died: June 23, 1994)
• Stanisław Peterek, Harcerz, instruktor żeglarstwa, born in Słomczyn (died: May 8, 1992)
• Sanpei Tsubaki, Lyricist, and Editing staff, born in Tokyo (died: April 10, 2001)
• Reidar Wennesland, Art collector, and Physician, born in Kristiansand (died: September 13, 1985)
• Zinnätulla İsxaqof, Military officer, born in Alkeyevsky District (died: July 5, 1958)
• Ivan Rob, Opinion journalist, Satirist, Translator, Poet, and Writer, born in Trieste (died: February 12, 1943)
• George Lavis, Cricketer, born in Monmouth (died: July 29, 1956)
• Bruno Albats, Lawyer, Jurist, and Social worker, born in Grenoble, France (died: July 5, 1995)
• Clifford Woodhead, Association football player, born in Darfield (died: June 1, 1985)
• Alexander Heckmann, Politician, born in Krasnoarmeysk (died: January 1, 1994)
• Charles Quaid, Rugby union player, born in Christchurch (died: December 18, 1984)
• Наталія Тимофіївна Кохан, Statesperson, born in Dnipro
• Angelo Paredi, Historian, Librarian, and Writer, born in Canzo (died: April 7, 1997)
• Firs Yefimovich Shishigin, Dramaturge, born in Shenkursky Uyezd (died: May 29, 1985)

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What happened on August 17, 1908

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August 17, 1908 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1908 belongs to the GI Generation group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

• United States: August 17, 1926
• India: August 17, 1926
• Philippines: August 17, 1926
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1926
• Canada: August 17, 1926

According to data from the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, 205 countries and territories have a minimum voting age of 18 for national elections out of 237 countries and territories the organisation has data on as of October 2020. Some countries may issue additional requirements for voting eligibility from time to time.

When am I eligible to get a driving license?

Learner's Permit (Under supervision)

• United States: August 17, 1923
• India: August 17, 1924
• Philippines: August 17, 1924
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1925
• Canada: August 17, 1924

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1924
• India: August 17, 1926
• Philippines: August 17, 1926
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1925
• Canada: August 17, 1924

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1926
• India: August 17, 1928
• Philippines: August 17, 1926
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1929
• Canada: August 17, 1926

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1924
• India: August 17, 1926
• Philippines: August 17, 1924
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1924
• Canada: August 17, 1924

Disclaimer: This is not legal advise. Age of consent is a complex legal system which can vary depending on individual situation and circumstances. In the United States, as of April 2021, of the total fifty U.S. states, approximately thirty have an age of consent of 16 (with this being the most common age of consent in the country), some set the age of consent at 17, and in about eleven states the age is 18.

When can I marry without parental consent?

• United States: August 17, 1926
• India: August 17, 1929
• Philippines: August 17, 1926
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1926
• Canada: August 17, 1926

When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?

• United States: August 17, 1929
• India: August 17, 1929
• Philippines: August 17, 1926
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1926
• Canada: August 17, 1927

When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?

• India: August 17, 1926
• Canada: August 17, 1927
• United States: August 17, 1929
• Philippines: August 17, 1929
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1926

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1954

Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.

Please note, this calculation assumes $100 monthly savings into US stocks with ARR 7% and that the monthly savings double every 10 years from the starting date. The actual outcome might vary based on additional factors not considered in this simple calculation, such as taxes, fees, changes in contribution, or more complex compounding scenarios.

Your next birthday

• August 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
• Your next birthday is 333 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Ketu
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Saturn square Ketu
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Mars aspects Rahu
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 17 December, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

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