Born on 17 December, 1939 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

85 years, 8 months, 30 days

Your next birthday is 91 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Sunday

351st day of the year 1939.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit (兔)

Roman Numerals

XVII-XII-MCMXXXIX

LXXXV years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:58 Sunset: 15:54

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on December 17, 1939

Born on December 17, 1939 : You’re a witty connector who still turns friendships into practical support

Service + ambition: Life Path 6 with Birth Number 8 — you care for others and also aim for material security.
People power: Sun and Venus in the 11th house from the Moon — friends, groups and networks shape your life.
Emotional charge: Mars conjunct the Moon — quick feelings, sudden action, fierce loyalty.
Late bloom: Pattern of improvement after 55; Jupiter cycles often boost money and recognition.

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Some famous persons born on December 17, 1939

Werner Eck, Historian of classical antiquity, Epigrapher, and University teacher, born in Nuremberg
Joseph Roduit, Catholic priest, born in Saillon (died: December 17, 2015)
Carlo Porlezza, Association football player, born in Basel
James Booker, Jazz musician, Pianist, and Singer, born in New Orleans (died: November 8, 1983)
Eckhardt Barthel, Journalist, and Politician, born in Leipzig
Eddie Kendricks, Singer-songwriter, and Singer, born in Union Springs (died: October 5, 1992)
Hans-Martin Barth, Evangelical theologian, University teacher, and Theologian, born in Erlangen
Renate Bauer, Film actor, born in Berlin
Manfred Gärtner, Association football player, born in Saarbrücken-Dudweiler
Willy Taminiaux, School teacher, and Politician, born in Écaussinnes-d'Enghien (died: December 22, 2018)
Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró, Association football player, born in Laguna
Alain Ferry, Writer, born in French Algeria
Seiichi Sugano, Judoka, and Aikidoka, born in Otaru (died: August 29, 2010)
José Balza, Writer, born in Tucupita
Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines, Politician, born in Madrid
Jack Kramer, Association football player, born in Oslo (died: February 11, 2020)
Richard Ng, Television actor, and Film actor, born in Guangzhou (died: April 9, 2023)
Ulf Henricsson, ämbetsman, born in Kristinehamn
Jaroslav Satoranský, Pedagogue, and Actor, born in Prague
Joe Kirkup, Association football player, born in Hexham
Kent Grusendorf, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Waco
אריה אורגד, Television presenter, born in Mandatory Palestine
Mehdi Fat'hi, Actor, born in Tehran (died: March 20, 2004)
Ruben A. Cubero, Military officer, born in New York City
T. B. D. Prakasa Rao, Priest, born in Andhra Pradesh (died: May 30, 2018)
Thomas F. Hall, Military officer, born in Barnsdall
Winston Baker, Politician, born in Grand Bank
Władysław Zieliński, Historian, born in Słomniki (died: November 16, 1987)
Václav Jíra, Blacksmith, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Louny
Rohlev Mykola Yosypovych, Engineer, and City mayor, born in Mukachevo
Chong Hyon-jong, Poet, and Writer, born in Seoul
Nik Safiah Karim, Linguist, and Pedagogue, born in Kota Bharu
Italo José Dejter, Topologist, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Bahía Blanca
Helen Elde, Film actor, born in Hämeenlinna
Angelo Tiraboschi, Politician, born in Jesi
Karl Dempwolf, Painter, born in Delmenhorst
Bernard Combo-Matsiona, Agricultural engineer, Minister, and Politician, born in Brazzaville (died: March 28, 2012)
Kenneth A. Plante, Politician, born in Orlando (died: March 1, 2015)
Boris Ulitin, Actor, born in Saint Petersburg
Oskar Nuyken, University teacher, and Chemist, born in Berlinchen
V. A. Krit︠s︡man, Chemist, born in Moscow (died: March 28, 2011)
Agustí Soler i Mas, Playwright, born in Manresa (died: November 7, 2002)
Peter Gerlich, Political scientist, born in Vienna (died: June 13, 2019)
Yanagiya Kosanji X, Rakugoka, born in Shinjuku (died: October 7, 2021)
Michel Buisson, Agricultural economist, born in Beaulieu (died: August 13, 2020)

What happened on December 17, 1939

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December 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: December 17, 1957
India: December 17, 1957
Philippines: December 17, 1957
United Kingdom: December 17, 1957
Canada: December 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: December 17, 1954
India: December 17, 1955
Philippines: December 17, 1955
United Kingdom: December 17, 1956
Canada: December 17, 1955

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: December 17, 1955
India: December 17, 1957
Philippines: December 17, 1955
United Kingdom: December 17, 1955
Canada: December 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: December 17, 1957
India: December 17, 1960
Philippines: December 17, 1957
United Kingdom: December 17, 1957
Canada: December 17, 1957

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 17, 1986

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

December 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
Your next birthday is 91 days away.

Ephemeris for December 17, 1939

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on December 17, 2024	Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2024
Sun	24 Sagittarius 25	25 Sagittarius 48	20 Pisces 33
Moon	7 Pisces 8	20 Cancer 22	14 Aries 2
Mercury	3 Sagittarius 7	6 Sagittarius 33	28 Pisces 26
Venus	20 Capricorn 1	11 Aquarius 27	2 Taurus 58
Mars	18 Pisces 2	5 Leo 27	15 Taurus 39
Jupiter	29 Pisces 40	14 Gemini 59	14 Aries 15
Saturn	24 Aries 40	13 Pisces 30	29 Aries 7
Uranus	18 Taurus 40	24 Taurus 5	18 Taurus 50
Neptune	25 Virgo 29	27 Pisces 9	24 Virgo 15
Pluto	2 Leo 32	0 Aquarius 37	0 Leo 50
Rahu	26 Libra 19	2 Aries 16	21 Libra 49
Ketu	26 Aries 19	2 Libra 16	21 Aries 49

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025
Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025

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