Born on 8 May, 1917 (Tuesday)

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May 8, 1917 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 8, 1917 : You are a steady builder — practical, service-minded, and quietly transformative.

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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 May 8, 1917 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 May 8, 1917

• Miguel Bernad, Journalist, University teacher, Historian, Priest, and Writer, born in Ozamiz (died: March 15, 2009)
• John Anderson, Jr., Politician, and Lawyer, born in Olathe (died: September 15, 2014)
• Theodore H. Berlin, University teacher, and Physicist, born in New York (died: November 16, 1962)
• Renate Haußleiter-Malluche, Politician, born in Wrocław (died: November 27, 1994)
• Lassi Parkkinen, Pesäpallo player, and Speed skater, born in Varkaus (died: October 3, 1994)
• Willy Schleunung, Politician, born in Würzburg (died: April 14, 2007)
• Isadore Rudnick, Physicist, born in New York City (died: August 22, 1997)
• Aurelio Roncaglia, Philologist, Literary critic, Romanist, and University teacher, born in Modena (died: June 28, 2001)
• Boris Naumovich Esel'son, Physicist, born in Mariupol (died: March 13, 1980)
• Antonio Bernieri, Partisan, Historian, and Politician, born in Lucca (died: February 11, 1990)
• Bogusław Kornblit-Marlen, Dancer, and Actor, born in Lviv (died: July 9, 1985)
• Gustav Swoboda, Musician, born in Vienna (died: March 1, 1996)
• Eugène Anarella, Songwriter, born in Bastia (died: February 4, 1980)
• Harry O'Neill, Baseball player, born in Philadelphia (died: March 6, 1945)
• Kenneth N. Taylor, Bible translator, Translator, and Writer, born in Portland (died: June 10, 2005)
• William Ordway, American football player, and Head coach, born in Mandan (died: September 7, 1999)
• Stanisław Misakowski, Prose writer, Playwright, and Poet, born in Novovoznesenske (died: July 9, 1996)
• Stanisław Zieliński, Writer, born in Kyiv (died: August 14, 1995)
• Déa Selva, Actor, born in Quipapá (died: January 1, 1993)
• Kiyoshi Ichikawa, Urban planner, born in Tokyo (died: November 18, 1986)
• Jean-Jacques Prado, Historian, born in Draguignan (died: September 19, 2011)
• Raúl Calvo, Basketball player, born in Santa Fe (died: September 9, 1996)
• Jean McCaughey, Social activist, and Writer, born in County Antrim (died: September 15, 2012)
• Jacques Néré, Historian, born in Chambéry (died: February 12, 2000)
• František Marounek, Parson, born in Kleneč (died: November 3, 1993)
• Francisco Montero Galvache, Writer, born in San Fernando (died: September 29, 1999)
• Hans Mergner, Botanist, and Biologist, born in Lemgo (died: March 22, 2005)
• Janine Lederlin, Magistrate (civil law), born in Lunéville (died: November 27, 1994)
• Ismael Bengoechea, Priest, born in Bilbao (died: January 10, 2005)

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What happened on May 8, 1917

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May 8, 1917 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1917 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 8, 1935
• India: May 8, 1935
• Philippines: May 8, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1935
• Canada: May 8, 1935

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 8, 1932
• India: May 8, 1933
• Philippines: May 8, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1934
• Canada: May 8, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 8, 1933
• India: May 8, 1935
• Philippines: May 8, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1934
• Canada: May 8, 1933

Full Driving License

• United States: May 8, 1935
• India: May 8, 1937
• Philippines: May 8, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1938
• Canada: May 8, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 8, 1933
• India: May 8, 1935
• Philippines: May 8, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1933
• Canada: May 8, 1933

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 8, 1935
• India: May 8, 1938
• Philippines: May 8, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1935
• Canada: May 8, 1935

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

• United States: May 8, 1938
• India: May 8, 1938
• Philippines: May 8, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1935
• Canada: May 8, 1936

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

• India: May 8, 1935
• Canada: May 8, 1936
• United States: May 8, 1938
• Philippines: May 8, 1938
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1935

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 1963

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 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 228 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Venus
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars conjunction Moon
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 07 November, 2025

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

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