Born on 16 May, 1917 (Wednesday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 242 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
136th day of the year 1917.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
CVIII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on May 16, 1917
Born on May 16, 1917 : You carry a quiet authority — a reflective speaker who turns hard experience into steady purpose.
- Life Path 3 & Birth Number 7: creative communicator with an inward, searching mind.
- Temperament: spiritual and melancholic, determined but often stubborn; you value self-reliance and resist material show.
- Notable pattern: Sun, Mercury and Venus sit in the 3rd house from the Moon — your voice, letters and small circles matter. Mars and Jupiter in the 2nd house from the Moon boost your practical speech and resources.
- Family tilt: deep family change at home (Pluto in the 4th) and an emotionally involved mother who both helped and shook your early life.
You’ve lived a life of meaning more than flash. You speak from experience, not theory. Over the years you’ve learned that words can comfort, negotiate, and secure what you need. That tendency grows stronger in planet cycles affecting Mercury, Jupiter and Mars — times when your voice brings real gain and when silence costs you more than it saves.
Personality : Spiritual Melancholic
You think before you speak and often feel feelings deeply. With Sun, Mercury and Venus in the 3rd house from the Moon, you use language as your tool — to teach, to console, to make sense of loss. Life Path 3 gives you a creative streak; Birth Number 7 pushes you inward toward study and meaning. You are determined, and your stubborn streak shows when values are at stake. When Saturn or Pluto stir in transit, your sense of duty and seriousness deepens — you retreat, reflect, then reappear with a clearer purpose.
Talent and Abilities : Clear Voice, Quiet Authority
Your gifts live in speech and small-scale teaching. Mercury and the Sun near each other support writing, short-form teaching, counseling, and persuasive speech. Mars and Jupiter in the 2nd house from the Moon give your words weight — they can earn money or open doors. Unconscious motive: you speak to make things real — to secure value, recognition, or comfort. You may also be drawn to literature, occult studies, or practical trades where clear instructions matter; these talents often bloom during Jupiter transits that expand your audience.
Blind Spots : Stubborn Reserve
You protect yourself with reserve and a taste for self-reliance. That can look like pride or aloofness to others. Low self-esteem and a history of uneven schooling make you underplay your gifts; you may say “it’s nothing” when people mean praise. Strong speech can become blunt when you’re irritated. When Saturn or Pluto make hard aspects, withdrawl and brooding intensify — that’s when friends misread you most. Learning to accept help will change how the world sees you.
Karmic Lessons : Letting Home and Career Balance
Moon’s South Node in the 4th house suggests deep past attachments to home, habit and family roles. Rahu in the 10th house urges public life, career standing, or a calling that pushes you outward. Your task is to balance inner roots with outer duty: let some family patterns end so your public work can rise. Saturn and Neptune in the 5th house say creative responsibility and careful timing matter — children, creativity or public reputation may demand long lessons and disciplined trust.
Family and Environment : Supportive but Stormy Home
Your mother likely played a strong role — she contributed materially or emotionally but could be unstable at times, leaving you to learn self-reliance early. The household may include practical professions (teaching, medicine, garments, or crafts); one parent or sibling may be linked to land, finance or public service. Pluto in the 4th signals transformations at home — inheritances, moves, or long-standing secrets that shape your later life. These family currents often surface again during Pluto or Rahu cycles.
Health and Habits : Watch Stress and Digestion
High energy and tension can show up as acidity, digestion issues, or skin/hair concerns. You respond to stress by tightening up or withdrawing. Simple routines — moderate exercise, regular walks, and probiotic-rich foods — help. When Mars or Saturn are active in transit, be stricter about sleep and meals; when Jupiter is favoring you, use the momentum to rebuild healthy habits that stick.
Education and Student Life : Uneven Schooling, Lifelong Learner
Your formal schooling may have been patchy or interrupted, leading to moments of low confidence. Still, you attracted study in multiple streams — literature, occult or technical learning — and often learned more outside classrooms than inside them. You excel in self-directed study; later-life classes or community groups can open doors and repair early gaps. Educational gains often arrive in waves tied to Jupiter transits.
Work, Money and Career : Independent, Practical, Voice as Income
You adapt at work and are motivated by independence. Business, real estate, administration, medicine-related roles (pharmacy, clinics) or speech-based trades suit you. Mars’ strength points to entrepreneurship and property; Jupiter enriches 2nd-house matters like speech and sales. Beware sudden expenses or frauds at times — careful bookkeeping and trusted advisors protect you, especially during Rahu or Jupiter cycles when opportunities and risks both rise.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, Complex, Deep
You form deep attachments but keep an emotional guard. Romance can be serious and karmic — Saturn and Neptune in the 5th make love both a duty and a mystery. You’re drawn to self-reliant partners and may prefer steady devotion over flashy passion. If you are male: your wife is likely practical, possibly from a finance, healthcare or administrative background, proud and from a respectable family. If you are female: your husband may come from a more forceful or public background — military, politics, or a leadership role — and may carry obsessions or strong drives. Either way, partners perceive you as steady and sincere; they admire your voice and your capacity to shoulder responsibility, but they may sometimes want you to open up more. Relationship growth often happens during Saturn or Jupiter transits — times that demand patience but also deliver long-term reward.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness, Pride, and Financial Blind Spots
Be blunt with yourself: stubborn pride and a habit of retreat can cost relationships and opportunities. Low confidence may make you miss chances or accept unfair terms. You may face sudden expenses or property that’s hard to use — tighten finances and get clear legal advice. Emotional old wounds from family can keep repeating until you choose to act. Confront these honestly; doing so breaks the cycle and frees your better instincts.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Journal 10 minutes daily — Life Path 3 needs creative outlet; put your voice on paper.
- Speak or teach locally — book clubs, church groups, or community classes sharpen your gift and can bring income when Jupiter favors you.
- Therapy or group work to address mother/child themes; Saturn transits reward steady therapy.
- Financial check-up: formalize property papers and set a small emergency fund to guard against sudden expenses during Rahu cycles.
- Health practicals: regular walks, simple probiotic foods, and sleep routine to reduce acidity and stress.
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Some famous persons born on May 16, 1917
- Aleksandra Makounina, Geographer, born in Russian Empire (died: November 13, 2000)
- Ираклий Георгиевич Татиев, Architect, and Artist, born in Odesa (died: May 11, 1974)
- 许琦, Cinematographer, born in Jiangyin (died: January 9, 2020)
- Károly Gyönös, Chemical engineer, born in Budapest (died: November 19, 2008)
- Gábor Reichart, Agricultural engineer, and University teacher, born in Szeged (died: November 19, 1979)
- Juan Rulfo, Novelist, Writer, Photographer, and Screenwriter, born in Sayula (died: January 8, 1986)
- George Gaynes, Television actor, Film actor, Voice actor, Opera singer, Stage actor, Musical theatre actor, Singer, and Actor, born in Helsinki (died: February 15, 2016)
- Vera Rózsa, Voice teacher, Opera singer, and Composer, born in Budapest (died: October 15, 2010)
- Hermann Stetter, University teacher, and Chemist, born in Bonn (died: May 9, 1993)
- Ulrich Matschoss, Television actor, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Eickel (died: July 1, 2013)
- Hal Seeger, Comics artist, Television producer, Animator, and Screenwriter, born in Brooklyn (died: March 13, 2005)
- James C. Murray, Politician, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Chicago (died: October 19, 1999)
- Arne Røgden, Bobsledder, born in Oslo (died: January 1, 2002)
- Ben Kuroki, Journalist, born in Gothenburg (died: September 1, 2015)
- Hando Ruus, Artist, and Military personnel, born in Tallinn (died: March 31, 1945)
- Urbano Lóes, Lawyer, Writer, and Actor, born in Uberaba (died: March 22, 1980)
- Oton Polak, Painter, born in Maribor (died: December 7, 2011)
- Woodrow W. Keeble, Military personnel, born in Waubay (died: January 28, 1982)
- Heinz Arendt, Swimmer, born in Berlin (died: January 5, 2006)
- Ralph Perlman, Businessperson, born in New York City (died: May 24, 2013)
- Joseph Zong Huaide, Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, and Politician, born in Huantai County (died: June 27, 1997)
- Kyllikki Ilola, Poet, and Writer, born in Kuolemajärvi (died: March 8, 2011)
- Seán Ó Lúing, Writer, born in Ballyferriter (died: February 10, 2000)
- Georges Tabti, Official, born in Meknes (died: August 16, 2010)
- Mary Myers, Nurse administrator, Nurse educator, Military officer, and Nurse, born in Prague (died: June 24, 2010)
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What happened on May 16, 1917
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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 16, 1935
- India: May 16, 1935
- Philippines: May 16, 1935
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1935
- Canada: May 16, 1935
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: May 16, 1932
- India: May 16, 1933
- Philippines: May 16, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1934
- Canada: May 16, 1933
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: May 16, 1933
- India: May 16, 1935
- Philippines: May 16, 1935
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1934
- Canada: May 16, 1933
Full Driving License
- United States: May 16, 1935
- India: May 16, 1937
- Philippines: May 16, 1935
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1938
- Canada: May 16, 1935
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: May 16, 1933
- India: May 16, 1935
- Philippines: May 16, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1933
- Canada: May 16, 1933
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: May 16, 1935
- India: May 16, 1938
- Philippines: May 16, 1935
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1935
- Canada: May 16, 1935
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: May 16, 1938
- India: May 16, 1938
- Philippines: May 16, 1935
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1935
- Canada: May 16, 1936
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: May 16, 1935
- Canada: May 16, 1936
- United States: May 16, 1938
- Philippines: May 16, 1938
- United Kingdom: May 16, 1935
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
June 16, 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 16, 2026 is on a Saturday.
- Your next birthday is 242 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 16, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Taurus 48 | 25 Taurus 39 | 8 Virgo 14 |
| Moon | 23 Pisces 48 | 5 Capricorn 25 | 4 Pisces 39 |
| Mercury | 25 Taurus 41 | 10 Taurus 15 | 3 Libra 8 |
| Venus | 0 Gemini 4 | 10 Aries 51 | 11 Libra 44 |
| Mars | 8 Taurus 28 | 12 Leo 56 | 22 Cancer 58 |
| Jupiter | 19 Taurus 40 | 24 Gemini 33 | 9 Gemini 54 |
| Saturn | 26 Cancer 37 | 29 Pisces 11 | 9 Leo 18 |
| Uranus | 23 Aquarius 36 | 27 Taurus 13 | 21 Aquarius 1 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 24 | 1 Aries 31 | 5 Leo 52 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 59 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 5 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 13 Capricorn 12 | 24 Pisces 19 | 7 Capricorn 28 |
| Ketu | 13 Cancer 12 | 24 Virgo 19 | 7 Cancer 28 |
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