Born on 17 May, 1937 (Monday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
88 years, 3 months, 30 days
Your next birthday is 242 days away.
Life Path Number
6
Numerology
Day of the Week
Monday
137th day of the year 1937.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
XVII-V-MCMXXXVII
LXXXVIII years old
Timings
Sunrise: 04:03 Sunset: 19:49
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on May 17, 1937
Born on May 17, 1937 : You give generously and keep your standards — a steady presence with a private edge
- Warm-hearted yet unforgiving: You help when asked, but you don’t forget a wrong.
- Public-minded strategist: Sun in the 10th (from the Moon) points to a life of responsibility and reputation.
- Intense private life: Venus in the 8th and Neptune conjunct the Moon mean deep bonds and vivid longing.
- Duty + power: Life Path 6 and Birth Number 8 suggest service, leadership and resilience.
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Some famous persons born on May 17, 1937
- Hazel R. O'Leary, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Newport News
- Han Dingxiang, Theologian, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Hebei (died: September 9, 2007)
- Elmar Treptow, Philosopher, and University teacher, born in Hohenseeden
- Ernie Konnyu, Military officer, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Tamási
- Héctor Gutiérrez Pabón, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Cáqueza, Colombia
- H. R. Bhardwaj, Politician, born in Garhi Sampla-Kiloi Vidhan Sabha constituency (died: March 8, 2020)
- Els Moor, Suriname studies researcher, Literary critic, and Writer, born in Heemstede (died: March 9, 2016)
- Sérgio Cabral, Journalist, Composer, Writer, and Actor, born in Cascadura (died: July 14, 2024)
- Julio César Mármol, Writer, born in Maracaibo (died: January 26, 2010)
- جورج آبي, Professional wrestler, Boxer, Novelist, Mangaka, Yakuza, and Flight attendant, born in Tokyo (died: September 1, 2019)
- Jean-Paul Bourcereau, Storyteller, and Writer, born in Notre-Dame-de-Monts (died: January 29, 2020)
- Геннадий Алексеевич Пчелов, Agrarian, and Politician, born in Urmarsky District
- Alhad Bikaneri, Author, born in Bikaner, Rewari district, Haryana, India (died: June 17, 2009)
- Charmain Welsh, Competitive diver, born in Easington
- Don Allum, Ocean rower, born in London (died: December 1, 1992)
- Fred Inglis, Social scientist, born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
- Rami Rahamimoff, Researcher, and Physician, born in Sofia (died: March 15, 2008)
- Richard E. Morgan, Academic, born in Philipsburg, Centre County (died: November 13, 2014)
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- Леонид Самуилович Позин, Scientist in chemical engineering, and Philologist, born in Mogilev
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- Leslie Z. Benet, Pharmacologist, Researcher, and Pharmacist, born in Cincinnati
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- Vyacheslav Andreevich Kaidalov, Philosopher, Specialist in dialectics, Ontology, Theory of knowledge, and Philosophy of education, born in Kirov (died: May 11, 2007)
- Wolmer Vasconcelos, Mathematician, born in Moreno, Pernambuco (died: June 14, 2021)
- Анатоль Аляксеевіч Грычэнка, Specialist in chemical technology processes and apparatus, born in Anapa
- Július Bartl, Archivist, and Historian, born in Žilina (died: April 19, 2022)
What happened on May 17, 1937
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.May 17, 1937 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1937 belongs to the Silent 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 17, 1955
- India: May 17, 1955
- Philippines: May 17, 1955
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1955
- Canada: May 17, 1955
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: May 17, 1952
- India: May 17, 1953
- Philippines: May 17, 1953
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1954
- Canada: May 17, 1953
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: May 17, 1953
- India: May 17, 1955
- Philippines: May 17, 1955
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1954
- Canada: May 17, 1953
Full Driving License
- United States: May 17, 1955
- India: May 17, 1957
- Philippines: May 17, 1955
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1958
- Canada: May 17, 1955
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: May 17, 1953
- India: May 17, 1955
- Philippines: May 17, 1953
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1953
- Canada: May 17, 1953
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: May 17, 1955
- India: May 17, 1958
- Philippines: May 17, 1955
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1955
- Canada: May 17, 1955
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: May 17, 1958
- India: May 17, 1958
- Philippines: May 17, 1955
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1955
- Canada: May 17, 1956
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: May 17, 1955
- Canada: May 17, 1956
- United States: May 17, 1958
- Philippines: May 17, 1958
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1955
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
June 17, 1983
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 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
- Your next birthday is 242 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 17, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Taurus 55 | 26 Taurus 37 | 20 Leo 4 |
| Moon | 25 Leo 54 | 17 Capricorn 51 | 11 Scorpio 9 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 59 | 12 Taurus 8 | 16 Virgo 55 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 37 | 11 Aries 41 | 9 Cancer 30 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 11 | 13 Leo 26 | 1 Sagittarius 57 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 10 | 24 Gemini 46 | 18 Capricorn 53 |
| Saturn | 2 Aries 18 | 29 Pisces 16 | 4 Aries 39 |
| Uranus | 10 Taurus 34 | 27 Taurus 16 | 13 Taurus 41 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 11 | 1 Aries 33 | 17 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 47 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 28 Cancer 55 |
| Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 19 | 24 Pisces 16 | 11 Sagittarius 39 |
| Ketu | 16 Gemini 19 | 24 Virgo 16 | 11 Gemini 39 |
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Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
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Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
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Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
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