Born on 17 August, 1937 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1937

Born on August 17, 1937 : You’re a generous, witty seeker who turns questions into purpose

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1937

• Patricia Grace, Short story writer, Novelist, Children's writer, and Writer, born in Wellington
• Michael L. Fitzgerald, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Walsall
• Dietrich Geldern, Saxophonist, Musician, and Clarinetist, born in Frankfurt (died: July 30, 2023)
• Spiros Focás, Actor, born in Patras (died: November 10, 2023)
• Udo Mlecek, Engineer, born in Wanne-Eickel (died: June 1, 2012)
• Karl Bosch, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Ennetach
• Jean-Jacques Origas, Japanologist, and Professeur des universités, born in Basel (died: January 26, 2003)
• Lucien Abadie, Rugby union player, born in Bouilh-Devant (died: October 18, 1983)
• Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez, Explorer, Botanist, Taxonomist, University teacher, and Curator, born in Baracoa, Cuba. (died: June 7, 2002)
• Gerrit Korteweg, Swimmer, born in Malang (died: July 3, 2022)
• Toby Olson, Scholar of English, Novelist, and Poet, born in Berwyn
• Enrico Nicchi, Association football player, born in Gubbio (died: November 27, 2013)
• Серік Ғабдұлдұлы, Writer, born in Ulan District (died: January 1, 2014)
• Yefim Druts, Poet, born in Moscow (died: February 3, 2018)
• Germán Pomares Ordóñez, Politician, born in El Viejo (died: May 24, 1979)
• A. A. Long, Classical scholar, and University teacher, born in Manchester
• Alan B. Miller, Businessperson, born in Brooklyn
• Bogomil Avramov, Poet, born in Varna
• Diego Seguí, Baseball player, born in Holguín
• Eugenio Donato, University teacher, born in Cyprus (died: September 19, 1983)
• Manuel Félix López, Politician, born in Junín Canton (died: January 1, 2004)
• Safinaz Kazem, Journalist, and Writer, born in Alexandria
• Ivan Tubau Comamala, Comics critic, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Barcelona (died: November 13, 2016)
• Andrzej Czechowicz, Spy, born in Švenčionys
• Geórgia Gomide, Actor, born in São Paulo (died: January 29, 2011)
• Liu Bingsen, Politician, born in Shanghai (died: February 15, 2005)
• Yevgeniy Ilyin, Military officer, born in Kuźnieck, Penza Oblast, USSR
• Volodymyr Byzov, University teacher, and Scientist, born in Pushkino (died: April 24, 2011)
• מנחם לס, Journalist, born in Haifa
• Teisutis Saldauskas, Composer, born in Šiauliai (died: October 9, 2000)
• Brane Ivanc, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Sodražica (died: March 10, 1991)
• Márta Ónody, Singer, born in Budapest
• Araxi Saryan, Musicologist, Art historian, and Musician, born in Gyumri (died: September 26, 2013)
• Guitar Gable, Songwriter, and Singer, born in Bellevue (died: January 28, 2017)
• Nshan Harutyunyan, Master builder, and Architect, born in Apnagyugh
• Серік Ғабдуллаұлы, Poet, born in Шымқора ауылы, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы
• فرانك شيهان, Instructor, Mechanic, and Politician, born in Ballarat (died: May 5, 2021)
• George Beall, Prosecutor, and Lawyer, born in Frostburg (died: January 15, 2017)
• Дмитрий Алексеевич Макеев, Historian, born in Likino-Dulyovo (died: September 23, 2017)
• Felix Baumann, Art historian, Curator, and Historian, born in Uetikon am See
• Krimhild Stöver, Art historian, Pedagogue, Biographer, and Poet, born in Zelenogradsk
• Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri, Preacher, and 'ālim, born in Pekalongan (died: August 3, 2021)
• Q60695277, Teacher, born in Miass (died: January 17, 2010)
• Przemysław Jan Busse, Ornithologist, University teacher, and Scientist, born in Warsaw
• Galina Telysheva, Chemist, born in Simferopol
• Hans Henning Kaysers, Jurist, and Writer, born in Bochum
• Jan Pelant, Opinion journalist, Archivist, and Historian, born in Mladá Boleslav
• Rusudan Janashia, Linguist, Philologist, and Caucasologist, born in Tbilisi (died: January 25, 2017)
• Evgeny Alexandrovich Ilyin, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, and Chief Researcher, born in Kuznetsk, Penza Oblast
• Adicea Castillo, Economist, born in Maracay
• Fritz-Alfred Maglett, Pastor, born in Höchst
• Eva Hedfors, Rheumatologist, and Scientist, born in Engelbrekt church parish (died: June 26, 2011)
• Лев Алексеевич Ломовцев, Scientist, born in Saratov Oblast
• Леонід Григорович Фащенко, Painter, born in Zaporizhzhia (died: January 30, 2010)

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What happened on August 17, 1937

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August 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: August 17, 1955
• India: August 17, 1955
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1955
• Canada: August 17, 1955

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, 1952
• India: August 17, 1953
• Philippines: August 17, 1953
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1954
• Canada: August 17, 1953

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1953
• India: August 17, 1955
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1954
• Canada: August 17, 1953

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1955
• India: August 17, 1957
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1958
• Canada: August 17, 1955

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1953
• India: August 17, 1955
• Philippines: August 17, 1953
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1953
• Canada: August 17, 1953

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, 1955
• India: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1955
• Canada: August 17, 1955

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

• United States: August 17, 1958
• India: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1955
• Canada: August 17, 1956

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

• India: August 17, 1955
• Canada: August 17, 1956
• United States: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1955

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

• August 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
• Your next birthday is 334 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Saturn square Moon
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Saturn square Moon
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 08 October, 2025

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

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