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Born on 17 May, 1939 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

86 years, 4 months, 1 day

Your next birthday is 240 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

137th day of the year 1939.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit (兔)

Roman Numerals

XVII-V-MCMXXXIX

LXXXVI years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:04 Sunset: 19:48

London UTC

May 17, 1939 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 17, 1939 : You are a steady, fierce builder of value and meaning

Life path & birth number: 8 — you aim for material security, authority, and practical results.
Key placements: Moon conjunct Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Uranus — an emotional mind that talks, loves, restrains and surprises.
Career drive: Mars in the 10th and Sun near the 2nd from Moon — public ambition with a focus on resources and reputation.
Relationship karma: Rahu in the 7th and Moon’s South Node conjunct Moon — partnerships push you outside old comforts.

Decode Love, Money and Health for May 17, 1939 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on May 17, 1939 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 17, 1939

David H. Ahl, Publisher, and Writer, born in United States of America
Mario Biondi, Literary critic, Journalist, Translator, Poet, and Writer, born in Milan
Andreas Mannkopff, Cabaret performer, Dub actor, Film actor, Voice actor, Stage actor, Musical theatre actor, and Audio drama actor, born in Berlin (died: October 9, 2015)
Antonieta Madrid, Essayist, Novelist, University teacher, Diplomat, and Writer, born in Valera
Gary Paulsen, Short story writer, Novelist, Children's writer, Dogsled musher, and Writer, born in Minneapolis (died: October 13, 2021)
Diego Padrón, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Montalbán
Dieter Schulz, Association football player, born in Bielefeld (died: January 31, 2018)
Eugen Dönt, Classical philologist, and University teacher, born in Stuttgart (died: September 17, 2022)
Konrad Kunze, Medievalist, Germanist, and University teacher, born in Titisee-Neustadt
Willem Philippe "Wim" de Bie, Cabaret performer, Blogger, Lyricist, Singer, and Writer, born in The Hague (died: March 27, 2023)
Francis Wilson, University teacher, Economist, and Writer, born in Livingstone (died: April 24, 2022)
James Sacré, Faculty member, and Poet, born in Vendée
Louise de Gonzague Pelletier, Storyteller, Short story writer, Poet, and Writer, born in Montmagny
Emilio Vesce, Journalist, and Politician, born in Cairano (died: May 11, 2001)
Vinicio Facca, Association football player, born in Azzano Decimo (died: June 26, 2011)
Biruta Kantsane, Architect, born in Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (died: November 22, 2022)
Mikhail Borisovich Sverdlov, Historian, born in Leningrad (died: April 21, 2022)
Dick Smith, Baseball player, born in Lebanon (died: February 19, 2012)
Eddie Magill, Association football coach, and Association football player, born in Carrickfergus
Gerald R. Eaves, Politician, born in Miami
John Gregson, Association football player, born in Skelmersdale
John Tytell, Literary critic, and Journalist, born in Antwerp
Emílio Rui Vilar, Civil servant, and Politician, born in Porto
Yōzō Tanaka, Screenwriter, born in Tokyo
Panu Kaila, Architect, born in Helsinki
Willy Flock, Writer, born in Oslo (died: November 21, 2010)
Vasile Radu Ghenceanu, Journalist, born in Doh (died: October 30, 2006)
Александар Смилевски, Architect, born in Скопје
Fred Lovegrove, Politician, born in New York City (died: April 12, 2013)
Arild Kristo, Film director, Photographer, and Screenwriter, born in Oslo (died: July 7, 2010)
Laine Mustasaar, Singer, born in Tartu County (died: July 12, 2014)
Donald Cozzens, Catholic priest, and Writer, born in Cleveland (died: December 9, 2021)
Roland Hultgren, Military, born in Jönköping, Sweden
Kourosh Zaim, Translator, and Writer, born in Kashan
Vladimirs Žarkovs, Politician, born in Kazakhstan
Stanisław R. Massel, Oceanographer, born in Nakło nad Notecią (died: March 16, 2018)
Sonja Berce, Pedagogue, and Translator, born in Ljubljana
Євгéн Івáнович Козю́к, Poet, born in Khmilnyk Raion
Hans Edvard Bø, Politician, born in Randaberg
Yves-Anselme Baudelet, Monk, born in Toulon
Karl-Heinz Fingerhut, University teacher, Professor, Philologist, Literary historian, and Germanist, born in Soest (died: July 5, 2018)
Jiří Blank, University teacher, Mathematician, and Physicist, born in Plzeň (died: February 22, 1990)
Jiří Langer, Theoretical physicist, Editor, Translator, University teacher, and Physicist, born in Prague (died: June 17, 2020)
František Klika, Priest, and Catholic priest, born in Hostouň
Jan Odl, Actor, born in Jaroměř (died: February 4, 2004)
Gerald Warr, Cricketer, born in Casino

What happened on May 17, 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive in Quebec City, beginning the first-ever tour of Canada by a reigning monarch.

May 17, 1939 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1939 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, 1957
India: May 17, 1957
Philippines: May 17, 1957
United Kingdom: May 17, 1957
Canada: May 17, 1957

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: May 17, 1954
India: May 17, 1955
Philippines: May 17, 1955
United Kingdom: May 17, 1956
Canada: May 17, 1955

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 17, 1955
India: May 17, 1957
Philippines: May 17, 1957
United Kingdom: May 17, 1956
Canada: May 17, 1955

Full Driving License

United States: May 17, 1957
India: May 17, 1959
Philippines: May 17, 1957
United Kingdom: May 17, 1960
Canada: May 17, 1957

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 17, 1955
India: May 17, 1957
Philippines: May 17, 1955
United Kingdom: May 17, 1955
Canada: May 17, 1955

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: May 17, 1957
India: May 17, 1960
Philippines: May 17, 1957
United Kingdom: May 17, 1957
Canada: May 17, 1957

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

United States: May 17, 1960
India: May 17, 1960
Philippines: May 17, 1957
United Kingdom: May 17, 1957
Canada: May 17, 1958

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

India: May 17, 1957
Canada: May 17, 1958
United States: May 17, 1960
Philippines: May 17, 1960
United Kingdom: May 17, 1957

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 17, 1985

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 240 days away.

Ephemeris for May 17, 1939

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 27	26 Taurus 37	17 Leo 41
Moon	1 Taurus 40	17 Capricorn 51	23 Gemini 29
Mercury	4 Taurus 14	12 Taurus 8	16 Leo 38
Venus	26 Aries 0	11 Aries 41	10 Leo 41
Mars	27 Capricorn 26	13 Leo 26	25 Capricorn 1
Jupiter	1 Aries 2	24 Gemini 46	8 Aries 28
Saturn	25 Aries 29	29 Pisces 16	1 Taurus 24
Uranus	18 Taurus 18	27 Taurus 16	21 Taurus 51
Neptune	20 Virgo 36	1 Aries 33	21 Virgo 47
Pluto	29 Cancer 28	3 Aquarius 46	1 Leo 33
Rahu	7 Scorpio 39	24 Pisces 16	3 Scorpio 6
Ketu	7 Taurus 39	24 Virgo 16	3 Taurus 6

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Mars square Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025
Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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