Born on 16 August, 1917 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

108 years, 1 month, 1 day

Your next birthday is 332 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

228th day of the year 1917.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Snake (蛇)

Roman Numerals

XVI-VIII-MCMXVII

CVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:44 Sunset: 19:24

London UTC

August 16, 1917 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 16, 1917 : Quiet strength, generous heart, a private fire

Life purpose of service: Life Path 6 makes you a steady caregiver who shoulders family and duty.
Inner seeker: Birth Number 7 gives you a private, questioning mind that prefers depth over small talk.
Values first: Sun, Mercury and Venus clustered near your money/values point — you speak with purpose and care about material security.
Hidden power: Saturn and Neptune close to the Moon, with Mars and Pluto in a private sector, point to deep emotional currents and private transformations.

Decode Love, Money and Health for August 16, 1917 »

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 16, 1917 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 16, 1917

François Simon, Film actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Geneva (died: October 5, 1982)
Roque Cordero, Music teacher, University teacher, Conductor, and Composer, born in Panama City (died: December 27, 2008)
Emil Ludvík, Film score composer, Musician, Pianist, Conductor, and Composer, born in Prague (died: April 15, 2007)
Jean Bruyas, Philosopher, Historian, and Jurist, born in Le Vésinet (died: January 29, 2001)
Sergey Antonov, Children's writer, and Writer, born in Mokroe (died: October 1, 1985)
Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Military officer, born in Don Host Oblast (died: January 1, 2001)
Joaquín Domingo, Cue sports player, born in Barcelona (died: February 27, 1981)
Richard Cleaver, Business consultant, Accountant, and Politician, born in Perth (died: October 25, 2006)
Robert Lisle Lindsey, Archaeologist, and Translator, born in Norman (died: May 31, 1995)
Kōji Kawamata, Novelist, and Playwright, born in Tochigi Prefecture (died: July 5, 1999)
Luigi Accogli, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Andrano (died: June 21, 2004)
Q17045175, Journalist, and Public figure, born in Losk (died: November 1, 2002)
Bauke van Hout, Politician, born in Balk (died: July 19, 1984)
Rainer R. Lange, Film actor, Director, Stage actor, Playwright, and Actor, born in Krotoszyn (died: September 15, 1979)
Wolfgang Werbeck, Pastor, born in Elberfeld (died: December 9, 2010)
Q60695239, Actor, born in Kars Oblast (died: August 18, 2001)
Fritz Bürgin, Drawer, and Sculptor, born in Läufelfingen (died: October 25, 2003)
Jindřich Vacek, Opinion journalist, Historian, and Teacher, born in Kamenice nad Lipou (died: April 10, 1997)
Jiří Minář, Anesthesiologist, born in Olomouc (died: January 1, 1974)

What happened on August 16, 1917

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August 16, 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: August 16, 1935
India: August 16, 1935
Philippines: August 16, 1935
United Kingdom: August 16, 1935
Canada: August 16, 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: August 16, 1932
India: August 16, 1933
Philippines: August 16, 1933
United Kingdom: August 16, 1934
Canada: August 16, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 16, 1933
India: August 16, 1935
Philippines: August 16, 1935
United Kingdom: August 16, 1934
Canada: August 16, 1933

Full Driving License

United States: August 16, 1935
India: August 16, 1937
Philippines: August 16, 1935
United Kingdom: August 16, 1938
Canada: August 16, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 16, 1933
India: August 16, 1935
Philippines: August 16, 1933
United Kingdom: August 16, 1933
Canada: August 16, 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: August 16, 1935
India: August 16, 1938
Philippines: August 16, 1935
United Kingdom: August 16, 1935
Canada: August 16, 1935

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

United States: August 16, 1938
India: August 16, 1938
Philippines: August 16, 1935
United Kingdom: August 16, 1935
Canada: August 16, 1936

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

India: August 16, 1935
Canada: August 16, 1936
United States: August 16, 1938
Philippines: August 16, 1938
United Kingdom: August 16, 1935

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

August 16, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 332 days away.

Ephemeris for August 16, 1917

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 16, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025
Sun	22 Leo 48	23 Leo 39	9 Sagittarius 31
Moon	6 Leo 28	24 Taurus 16	21 Cancer 40
Mercury	19 Virgo 11	5 Leo 41	24 Sagittarius 57
Venus	22 Virgo 28	18 Cancer 49	26 Capricorn 44
Mars	12 Cancer 39	5 Libra 50	15 Virgo 10
Jupiter	8 Gemini 6	14 Cancer 53	5 Gemini 44
Saturn	7 Leo 20	0 Aries 52	15 Leo 15
Uranus	21 Aquarius 38	1 Gemini 18	20 Aquarius 12
Neptune	5 Leo 19	1 Aries 42	6 Leo 58
Pluto	5 Cancer 3	2 Aquarius 4	4 Cancer 57
Rahu	8 Capricorn 19	19 Pisces 27	2 Capricorn 36
Ketu	8 Cancer 19	19 Virgo 27	2 Cancer 36

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025
Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025

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