Born on 5 January, 1940 (Friday)

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January 5, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 5, 1940 : You are a steady strategist with a storyteller's heart

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 5, 1940 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 5, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

2026: A Year of Sharing Wisdom and Embracing New Beginnings

Imagine 2026 as a gentle river, carrying you along on a current of reflection and connection. This year is less about grand adventures and more about savoring the quiet moments, sharing your vast life experience, and finding peace in the wisdom you've accumulated. Think of it as a time to pass the torch, leaving a legacy of knowledge and love for future generations.

A Year of Reflection and Legacy Building

2026 presents a year of profound reflection and legacy building. You'll find yourself naturally drawn to sharing your life's wisdom,...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 5, 1940

• Athol Guy, Songwriter, Musician, Singer, and Politician, born in Victoria
• Francisco Ou, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Shinchiku Prefecture (died: October 30, 2021)
• Enrique Rocha, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Silao (died: November 7, 2021)
• Vojislav Melić, Association football player, born in Šabac (died: April 6, 2006)
• Horst Beyer, Athletics competitor, born in Neumünster (died: December 9, 2017)
• Alan Jackson, Drummer, born in Mottingham, London
• Michael O'Donoghue, Television actor, Film director, Journalist, Author, Comedian, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Paris (died: November 8, 1994)
• Hans Eijkenbroek, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Schiedam
• Phil Trim, Musician, born in Trinidad and Tobago
• Jumber Patiashvili, Politician, born in Lagodekhi
• Ulrich Brinkhoff, Writer, and Photographer, born in Holzminden
• Michael Rose, Military officer, born in British Raj
• Pim de la Parra, Director, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Paramaribo
• Liz Brady, Singer, born in Heliopolis (died: January 28, 2019)
• Cavad Şahvələd oğlu Abdinov, Physicist, born in Behrud
• Aleksandr Chuchalin, Scientist, born in Reutov
• DeeDee Halleck, Peace activist, born in St. Louis
• Elspeth Campbell, Baroness, and Socialite, born in New Delhi (died: June 5, 2023)
• Ola Billgren, Painter, and Photographer, born in Copenhagen (died: November 4, 2001)
• Ignasi Riera i Gassiot, Editor, Columnist, Politician, and Writer, born in Barcelona
• James Goldstein, Businessperson, born in Milwaukee
• Niigiyama Tadashi, Rikishi, born in Gifu Prefecture (died: September 5, 1986)
• Rick Tuttle, Politician, born in New Haven
• Róbert Csíkszentmihályi, Medalist, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Budapest (died: August 26, 2021)
• José Dinarés, Field hockey player, born in Terrassa
• Kanji Maruyama, Baseball player, born in Nishiwaki
• Hiroshi Inoue, Businessperson, born in Tokyo, Japan
• Shōzō Shigematsu, Baseball player, born in Imabari
• Rajmund Niwiński, Athletics competitor, born in Zawiercie (died: February 27, 2004)
• Олег Євгенiйович Поляреш, Literary scholar, and University teacher, born in Berezivka
• Valentyn Chernykh, Scientist, born in Речица, Орловская область
• Lučka Čehovin, Librarian, born in Barka (died: May 27, 2019)
• K. M. Kader Mohideen, Politician, born in Pudukkottai
• Q16398503, Architect, and Engineer, born in Stepanakert
• Iðunn Steinsdóttir, Writer, born in Seyðisfjörður
• Альфрэд Пятровіч Матрунёнак, Literary scholar, born in Padoby
• Jan Eilef Rivelsrud, Businessperson, born in Holmestrand (died: September 28, 2019)
• Marco Antônio Brás de Carvalho, Mechanical designer, and Politician, born in Angra dos Reis (died: January 28, 1969)
• Arvid Petterson, Writer, born in Brennelv, Porsanger
• Bill Thompson, Association football player, born in Bedlington (died: September 30, 2011)
• Manol Tsokov, Musician, born in Gabrovo (died: December 18, 2013)
• Adnan Mersinli, Filmmaker, and Actor, born in Mersin (died: April 18, 2016)
• Park Seung-cheol, Physician, born in Beijing (died: June 1, 2014)
• Саидмурод Мардонов, Actor, born in Ноҳияи Ҳисор, ҶШС Тоҷикистон
• Mike Molloy, Cinematographer, born in Sydney
• Mahbubur Rahman, Politician, born in Noakhali District (died: March 27, 2021)
• Burton Prelutsky, Screenwriter, born in Chicago (died: December 17, 2021)
• Олександр Володимирович Аляб'єв, Musician, born in Putyvl
• Robert Xafizef, Political leader, born in Yädegär (died: December 1, 2009)
• Danny Lee, Boxer, born in Port Glasgow
• Philip E. Cryer, Endocrinologist, born in El Paso
• Пётр Пятровіч Цыбулскі, Scientist in agricultural production technology, born in Pastavy District (died: July 12, 1998)
• Peter Meyer, Musician, born in Hohenmölsen
• Jerome H. Neyrey, Biblical scholar, born in New Orleans
• José Antonio Gasca, Association football player, born in Los Arcos
• Ted Daryll, Songwriter, and Record producer, born in Mount Vernon, New York (died: March 16, 2021)
• René Ach, Sculptor, born in Fresnes-sur-Apance (died: September 28, 2006)
• Peter Flegel, Association football player, born in Hanover (died: June 15, 2017)
• Léopold Fournier, Catholic priest, born in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia (died: November 14, 2009)
• Tetsurō Tsuno, Actor, born in Oita Prefecture
• Veikko Kankkonen, Pesäpallo player, Ski jumper, and Golfer, born in Sotkamo

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What happened on January 5, 1940

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January 5, 1940 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1940 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: January 5, 1958
• India: January 5, 1958
• Philippines: January 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1958
• Canada: January 5, 1958

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: January 5, 1955
• India: January 5, 1956
• Philippines: January 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1957
• Canada: January 5, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: January 5, 1956
• India: January 5, 1958
• Philippines: January 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1957
• Canada: January 5, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: January 5, 1958
• India: January 5, 1960
• Philippines: January 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1961
• Canada: January 5, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: January 5, 1956
• India: January 5, 1958
• Philippines: January 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1956
• Canada: January 5, 1956

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: January 5, 1958
• India: January 5, 1961
• Philippines: January 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1958
• Canada: January 5, 1958

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

• United States: January 5, 1961
• India: January 5, 1961
• Philippines: January 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1958
• Canada: January 5, 1959

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

• India: January 5, 1958
• Canada: January 5, 1959
• United States: January 5, 1961
• Philippines: January 5, 1961
• United Kingdom: January 5, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 5, 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

• January 5, 2027 is on a Tuesday.
• Your next birthday is 363 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026

Transits for 2026

• Mars conjunction Sun
  Exact: 01 January, 2026
• Saturn square Mercury
  Exact: 31 January, 2026
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 February, 2026
• Saturn conjunction Mars
  Exact: 20 February, 2026
• Saturn conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 02 March, 2026
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 11 April, 2026
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 11 April, 2026
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 May, 2026
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 11 May, 2026
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 11 May, 2026
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 21 May, 2026
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 30 June, 2026
• Jupiter trine Jupiter
  Exact: 10 July, 2026
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 09 August, 2026
• Jupiter opposition Venus
  Exact: 29 August, 2026
• Saturn square Sun
  Exact: 29 August, 2026
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 18 September, 2026
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 07 November, 2026
• Jupiter trine Saturn
  Exact: 07 November, 2026
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 07 November, 2026
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 27 November, 2026
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 27 November, 2026

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

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