Born on 16 May, 1916 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on May 16, 1916

Born on May 16, 1916 : You carry a quiet authority and a curious mind that still seeks meaning.

Picture yourself as someone who reads an old letter and decides it changes the next chapter. You mix practicality with curiosity: you want things to be fair, you like understanding how systems work, and you show up when others need steady hands. Those traits shape relationships, work, and the quiet way you carry responsibility.

Personality : Fair-minded presence

You balance diplomacy with a need to be noticed. Life Path 2 makes you cooperative; Birth number 7 gives you a reflective edge. With Sun and Mercury in the 8th house (the house of shared resources and deep change) you think in layers — you listen, then ask the question nobody else remembered. You enjoy being helpful, and attention often follows because people trust you to be even-handed. That mix makes you dependable and quietly magnetic — and it nudges you toward roles where discretion matters.

Talent and Abilities : Skilled investigator

Your best work is steady, focused, and useful. The 8th-house placements favor research, finance, medicine, or any line that needs patient attention to detail. Mars in the 11th helps you convert contacts into outcomes; Jupiter in the 6th rewards routine and service. Unconsciously you seek certainty and proof, so you train until you can name the facts. In practice that looks like fixing a long-standing problem or bringing clarity to a confusing set of papers — and people come to you for that calm competence.

Blind Spots : Nervous perfectionism

You aim for fairness, but nervous energy can make you edgy or restless. That restlessness sometimes shows as impatience or a need to be seen for your efforts. Your private, investigative side may hold onto slights or secrets; replaying setbacks can keep you from moving on. Others may read your control as distance. If you learn to share small worries early, you trade tension for warmth — and preserve the trust that defines you.

Karmic Lessons : From public duty to private roots

The Moon’s South Node in the 10th suggests past emphasis on public role or reputation; the lesson is to rebalance toward home and inner life. Saturn, Venus and Pluto near the 9th house point to heavy lessons about belief, teaching, and long journeys — sometimes your work asks for deeper meaning. These patterns tend to surface during major transits of Saturn or Pluto; when those cycles come, expect a push to restructure what really matters.

Family and Environment : Mother as anchor; surprises at home

Your mother likely provided steady care and a sense of security. Home matters deeply, but Uranus and Rahu in the 4th suggest unexpected changes: moves, shifts in household roles, or unusual family patterns. You often act as protector for siblings and relatives, and you return to the home as a place to repair and regroup. That combination — dependable care plus occasional upheaval — keeps your life interesting and keeps you humble.

Health and Habits : Routine steadies you

Jupiter in the 6th favors steady work and daily habits. You do best with fixed mealtimes, gentle exercise, and consistent sleep. Nervous tension often shows up as digestive complaints; when you skip meals or let routines slide, mood and clarity suffer. Small, regular habits beat dramatic fixes. Watch long cycles of Saturn and Jupiter — they often bring clear behavior shifts and can be good times to set new health rhythms.

Education and Student Life : Access with late focus

You probably had schooling and support, even if motivation wavered early. You learn best when study ties to service or real problems. Vocational or technical training, later study, or self-directed research often fits you better than a purely academic track. If formal study stalled, curiosity returns and can reshape a career path in midlife or later years.

Work, Money and Career : Practical mastery

You work hard and pursue excellence. Strong fits: research, investigation, engineering, IT, technical crafts, medicine in service roles, or finance. If you are male: roles in technology, writing, or management that adapt with the market may suit you. If you are female: teaching, design, communications, or property-related work often fits. Mars in the 11th helps you mobilize groups; Jupiter in the 6th rewards consistent effort. Income may have ups and downs, sometimes from commissions or foreign ties, but steadier security grows with time.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense bonds, occasional surprises

You form serious connections that can arrive quickly. You want fairness, reliability, and a partner who can handle intensity. If you are male: your wife may be a career woman — in writing, teaching, IT, or design — and she often brings practical support and wider networks. If you are female: your husband may come from a more adventurous or transformative background — business, defense, politics, or creative leadership — and he may move for work. Early marriage can include periods of separation for career; many find a stabilizing, rewarding phase around the eighth year. Clear money talks and honest schedules ease friction and let your steady care flourish.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Nerves and pride

You can cling to pride about being fair, and nervous energy can become quick temper. Holding grudges or replaying old wounds eats time and warmth. Sudden household changes or financial swings test your steadiness. Meet these head-on: admit mistakes, set small daily routines, and practice letting minor slights pass. That blunt honesty frees you to lead with steadiness instead of tension.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Set routines: fixed meals, brief walks, and a simple sleep schedule to tame nerves and digestion.
• Share weekly: once a week tell one trusted person a worry — small confessions reduce secrecy and build warmth.
• Start a focused project: a modest research or family-history project gives your 8th-house strengths a clear outlet.
• Stabilize money: automate savings and consult a steady advisor to smooth ups and downs.
• Watch big transits: when Saturn, Pluto or Jupiter make major moves, plan for restructuring or new learning — those cycles intensify change but also bring opportunity.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 16, 1916

• Kirill Borisovich Tolpygo, Physicist, born in Kyiv (died: May 13, 1994)
• Ephraim Katzir, Biophysicist, University teacher, Biologist, and Politician, born in Kyiv (died: May 30, 2009)
• Big Fletchit, Musician, and Drummer, born in Colón City (died: September 15, 1983)
• Carlos Laviada, Association football player, born in Mexico City (died: January 1, 1979)
• Dud Bascomb, Jazz musician, and Trumpeter, born in Birmingham (died: December 25, 1972)
• Hermanus Parlevliet, Engelandvaarder, and Resistance fighter, born in Baarle-Nassau (died: April 30, 1944)
• Oskar Sailer, Jurist, and Politician, born in Bietigheim-Bissingen (died: August 4, 1997)
• John White, Rower, born in Seattle (died: March 16, 1997)
• Leone Efrati, Boxer, born in Rome (died: April 16, 1945)
• Bernard Braden, Television actor, Television presenter, and Actor, born in Vancouver (died: February 2, 1993)
• Fred Hargesheimer, Aircraft pilot, born in Rochester (died: December 23, 2010)
• H. Stuart Hughes, Peace activist, Historian, and Politician, born in New York City (died: October 21, 1999)
• Irene Ighodaro, Physician, born in Sierra Leone (died: November 29, 1995)
• James H. Binger, Polo player, Entrepreneur, and Lawyer, born in Saint Paul (died: November 5, 2004)
• Thelma Glass, Geographer, born in Mobile (died: July 24, 2012)
• William L. Reilly, Academic, born in Jersey City (died: December 10, 2009)
• Zygmunt Jan Skrobański, Architect, born in Warsaw (died: January 26, 1968)
• Józef Świda, Rotmistrz, oficer Armii Krajowej, dowódca partyzancki, born in powiat słucki (died: December 8, 2004)
• Miroslava Șandru, Folklorist, born in Sterche (died: March 25, 1983)
• Hernando Espinosa de los Monteros, Athlete, and Military personnel, born in San Sebastián (died: June 6, 1991)
• Johannes Allen, Film screenwriter, Film director, Journalist, Playwright, and Writer, born in Copenhagen (died: December 14, 1973)
• Eduardas Čepulis, Actor, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (died: January 2, 1993)
• Jean Neven, Commando member, born in Diekirch (died: November 2, 1944)
• John Guy, Cricketer, and School teacher, born in Ramsgate (died: February 7, 1997)
• Margaret Ursula Jones, Archaeologist, born in Birkenhead (died: March 23, 2001)
• Carlos Aldunate Lyon, Catholic priest, Teacher, and Writer, born in Santiago (died: July 18, 2018)
• Alli Peltonen, School teacher, and Journalist, born in Kamennogorsk (died: January 28, 1985)
• Wilhelm Stegerwald, Landrat, and Politician, born in Cologne (died: April 17, 1982)
• María García Torrecillas, Nurse, born in Albanchez (died: February 3, 2014)
• Otto Frey-Thilo, Sculptor, born in Hellikon (died: May 30, 2004)
• William Bartley, Military personnel, born in Jacksonville (died: January 28, 2011)
• Josef Šebestík, Aircraft pilot, born in Hrádek na Vlárské dráze (died: December 4, 1944)
• Gladys Wood, Academic administrator, Head teacher, and Teacher, born in Roxbury (died: August 3, 2017)
• Лідія Олександрівна Ксьондз́ова, Sculptor, born in Kharkiv (died: June 8, 1995)
• André Valot, French Resistance fighter, born in Dole (died: July 27, 1944)
• Ігнац Нахманович Клігер, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Chernivtsi

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What happened on May 16, 1916

• United States Marines land in the Dominican Republic as part of a military intervention to restore order and protect American interests in the country.

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May 16, 1916 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1916 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: May 16, 1934
• India: May 16, 1934
• Philippines: May 16, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1934
• Canada: May 16, 1934

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: May 16, 1931
• India: May 16, 1932
• Philippines: May 16, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1933
• Canada: May 16, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 16, 1932
• India: May 16, 1934
• Philippines: May 16, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1933
• Canada: May 16, 1932

Full Driving License

• United States: May 16, 1934
• India: May 16, 1936
• Philippines: May 16, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1937
• Canada: May 16, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 16, 1932
• India: May 16, 1934
• Philippines: May 16, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1932
• Canada: May 16, 1932

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: May 16, 1934
• India: May 16, 1937
• Philippines: May 16, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1934
• Canada: May 16, 1934

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

• United States: May 16, 1937
• India: May 16, 1937
• Philippines: May 16, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1934
• Canada: May 16, 1935

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

• India: May 16, 1934
• Canada: May 16, 1935
• United States: May 16, 1937
• Philippines: May 16, 1937
• United Kingdom: May 16, 1934

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 16, 1962

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

• May 16, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 242 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  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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