Born on 17 August, 1920 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1920

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1920

• Maureen O'Hara, Autobiographer, Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Singer, Writer, and Actor, born in Ranelagh (died: October 24, 2015)
• Anne-Marie Hofman, Jurist, born in Stuttgart
• María Carmen Forcada González, Patron of the arts, and Interior designer, born in Tudela
• Januar D. Bove Jr., Lawyer, born in Wilmington (died: October 16, 1991)
• József Siska, Chef, and Cook, born in Hédervár (died: September 6, 1983)
• Lawrence Churcher, Military personnel, born in Portsmouth (died: August 10, 2023)
• Anne-Marie Hofmann, Jurist, born in Stuttgart (died: August 23, 2014)
• George Duvivier, Jazz musician, and Composer, born in New York City (died: July 11, 1985)
• Horst Bourmer, Physician, born in Koblenz (died: May 20, 2001)
• Ilse Hübener, Opera singer, and Voice actor, born in Berlin
• Sibylle Boden-Gerstner, Journalist, Costume designer, and Translator, born in Wrocław (died: December 25, 2016)
• Anne Alexandre, Actor, born in Charleroi (died: February 24, 2010)
• Sacha Chimkevitch, Painter, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris (died: April 14, 2006)
• Secondo Rossi, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Oviglio (died: May 11, 2018)
• Alfred Leopold Luongo, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Philadelphia (died: July 19, 1986)
• Billy King, Australian rules football player, born in Gisborne (died: August 23, 1990)
• Elsi Rydsjö, Writer, born in Bosarp (died: January 8, 2015)
• Donald Buka, Television actor, and Actor, born in Cleveland (died: July 21, 2009)
• Emrys Jones, Geographer, born in Aberdare (died: August 30, 2006)
• Frank Thompson, Linguist, and Military personnel, born in Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha constituency (died: June 10, 1944)
• Hans Remmer, Military personnel, born in Freiburg im Breisgau (died: April 2, 1944)
• Joe Baum, Restaurateur, born in Saratoga Springs (died: October 5, 1998)
• Josette Baujot, Colorist, born in Spa (died: August 13, 2009)
• Kandala Subrahmanyam, Politician, born in Visakhapatnam (died: June 8, 2018)
• Lida Moser, Photographer, born in New York City (died: August 11, 2014)
• Nancy Talbot, Businessperson, born in Charlevoix (died: August 30, 2009)
• Otto Ritz, Military personnel, born in Frankfurt (died: February 12, 1945)
• Reid Lennan, American football player, born in Baltimore (died: January 1, 1979)
• Vern Bickford, Baseball player, born in Hellier (died: May 6, 1960)
• Vincent Broderick, Cricketer, born in Bacup (died: August 7, 2008)
• Janina Augustyńska, Physician, born in Bydgoszcz (died: August 13, 1944)
• Eugen Härms, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Astrakhan (died: March 12, 1979)
• Henry Porter, Naval officer, born in Chemainus (died: March 13, 2016)
• Armand Samsó i Gaixet, Cultural activist, and Journalist, born in Salses-le-Château (died: March 10, 2012)
• Chester W. Newton, Meteorologist, born in Los Angeles (died: April 15, 2017)
• Jean Dubois, Grammarian, Lexicographer, Linguist, and University teacher, born in 14th arrondissement of Paris (died: April 15, 2015)
• Laurie Wilson, Photographer, born in Geelong (died: September 8, 1980)
• Q22941004, Politician, born in Talitskiy Chamlyk (died: January 1, 2012)
• Appajee Vardarajan, Judge, born in Tiruppattur (died: October 15, 2009)
• Ando Suvari, Psychiatrist, born in Pärnu (died: March 2, 2012)

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What happened on August 17, 1920

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August 17, 1920 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1920 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, 1938
• India: August 17, 1938
• Philippines: August 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1938
• Canada: August 17, 1938

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, 1935
• India: August 17, 1936
• Philippines: August 17, 1936
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1937
• Canada: August 17, 1936

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1936
• India: August 17, 1938
• Philippines: August 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1937
• Canada: August 17, 1936

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1938
• India: August 17, 1940
• Philippines: August 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1941
• Canada: August 17, 1938

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1936
• India: August 17, 1938
• Philippines: August 17, 1936
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1936
• Canada: August 17, 1936

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, 1938
• India: August 17, 1941
• Philippines: August 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1938
• Canada: August 17, 1938

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

• United States: August 17, 1941
• India: August 17, 1941
• Philippines: August 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1938
• Canada: August 17, 1939

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

• India: August 17, 1938
• Canada: August 17, 1939
• United States: August 17, 1941
• Philippines: August 17, 1941
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1938

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1966

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, 2025 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 237 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 11 January, 2024
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 21 January, 2024
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 31 January, 2024
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 10 February, 2024
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 20 February, 2024
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 20 February, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 20 February, 2024
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 20 February, 2024
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Ketu
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Jupiter trine Saturn
  Exact: 11 March, 2024
• Saturn opposition Saturn
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Mars opposition Venus
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Jupiter opposition Mars
  Exact: 10 April, 2024
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 19 June, 2024
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 29 July, 2024
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 08 August, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Moon
  Exact: 27 October, 2024
• Saturn opposition Saturn
  Exact: 27 October, 2024
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 16 December, 2024

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

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