Born on 8 May, 1940 (Wednesday)

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May 8, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 8, 1940 : You keep your best gifts in reserve — and they arrive when needed.

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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 8, 1940 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 8, 1940

• Wolfgang Steinert, Engineer, born in Greifswald (died: April 22, 2010)
• Ricky Nelson, Recording artist, Television actor, Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Singer, and Actor, born in Teaneck (died: December 31, 1985)
• Peter Bradford Benchley, Prose writer, Novelist, Journalist, Writer, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in New York City (died: February 11, 2006)
• Karl Erik Harr, Postage stamp designer, Graphic artist, Painter, and Illustrator, born in Kvæfjord Municipality
• William Owens, Submariner, Military officer, and Writer, born in Bismarck
• Santiago García Aracil, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Valencia (died: December 28, 2018)
• Artur Rosenauer, Art historian, and University teacher, born in Sitzendorf an der Schmida
• Irwin Cotler, Human rights activist, University teacher, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Montreal
• Toni Tennille, Composer, Recording artist, Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, and Singer, born in Montgomery
• Domingos Meirelles, Journalist, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Yūzō Sasaki, Baseball player, born in Shimane Prefecture
• Kauko Tuupainen, Politician, born in Kalajoki
• Oleh Panasovskyi, Politician, born in Yenakiieve
• Ole Stig Andersen, Autobiographer, and Lawyer, born in Copenhagen
• Ilana Even Tov-Israeli, University teacher, Poet, and Writer, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Radim Mareš, Pedagogue, born in Strakonice
• Juraj Žubor, Association football player, born in Banská Bystrica (died: November 10, 1991)
• Lucienne Van Deyck, Academic, and Concert singer, born in Mechelen
• Willem van der Feltz, Politician, born in Koudekerke (died: March 13, 2013)
• Achim Ebert, Social worker, and Merchant, born in Wuppertal
• Momo Čolaković, Politician, born in Nikšić
• Жақсылық Сәмитұлы, Writer, born in China, Altay Prefecture, Zhemeney District, Jake
• Mariusz Hermansdorfer, Art historian, born in Lviv (died: August 18, 2018)
• Pilar Ferran Hernández, Trade unionist, Social worker, Teacher, and Politician, born in Sant Boi de Llobregat
• Francisco Estéban Brandán, Association football player, born in Buenos Aires
• Borut Stražar, Literary historian, and Literary critic, born in Maribor
• Elmar Mittler, University teacher, and Librarian, born in Andernach
• Margret Middell, Graphic artist, and Sculptor, born in Kwidzyn
• Volker Meid, University teacher, and Writer, born in Darmstadt
• Wolfgang Wiegand, University teacher, Editing staff, and Jurist, born in Nordhausen
• Konrad Köstlin, University teacher, and Ethnologist, born in Berlin
• Wilhelm Pröckl, Trade unionist, Train conductor, and Politician, born in Bludenz (died: October 5, 2019)
• Jean-Pierre Guérin, Film producer, and Journalist, born in Mont-de-Marsan
• Paolo Limiti, Journalist, Television presenter, Lyricist, Songwriter, Television producer, and Composer, born in Milan (died: June 27, 2017)
• Romualdo Coviello, Politician, born in Avigliano (died: January 20, 2022)
• Sandro Ferracuti, Manager, born in Fermo
• Terry Huntingdon, Beauty pageant contestant, and Model, born in Mount Shasta
• Alison Halford, Police officer, and Politician, born in Norwich
• Dyango, Recording artist, Songwriter, and Singer, born in Barcelona
• Eddie Joyal, Ice hockey player, born in St. Albert
• Emilio Delgado, Television actor, and Voice actor, born in Calexico (died: March 10, 2022)
• John Sutro, American football player, born in Oakland
• Lech Woszczerowicz, Politician, born in Lviv
• Marceli Kosman, University teacher, and Historian, born in Izbica Kujawska (died: December 29, 2023)
• Constantin Prut, Historian, born in Ștefănești (died: February 23, 2023)
• Helma, Painter, born in Berlin
• Vittorio Liberatori, Politician, born in Arezzo
• Javier García Egotxeaga, Politician, born in San Sebastián (died: August 1, 2002)
• Venera Boyakhchyan, Narcologist, Psychotherapist, and Psychiatrist, born in Vanadzor
• Alex Panamá, Composer, born in Santa Ana (died: September 13, 2010)
• Horst Alsleben, Historic preservationist, Volleyball player, and Civil engineer, born in Poznań (died: October 12, 2023)
• Alberto Zuliani, Statistician, and Politician, born in Rome
• Vladimir Deyneka, Soviet and Russian military commander, born in Feodosiia
• Richard Broinowski, Civil servant, born in Melbourne
• Carl Wilson, Association football player, born in Consett (died: January 24, 2019)
• Ron Tiner, Comics artist, born in Borden
• Gerhart Raichle, Politician, born in Heidenheim an der Brenz
• Gunther Hilliges, Activist for peace and development cooperation, born in Innsbruck
• Ron Tiner, Writer, born in Borden, Kent
• Anne P. Lanier, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Physician, born in Allentown (died: May 26, 2017)
• Verena E. Müller, Author, and Historian, born in Lucerne
• 刘则渊, Writer, born in Enshi, Hubei, China (died: February 8, 2020)
• Karel Koutský, Architect, born in Plzeň (died: March 10, 1996)
• Jan Lázňovský, Design engineer, born in Kutná Hora
• Maja Cronsjö, Interior designer, born in Stavnäs församling, Värmlands län
• Giorgio Perrotta, Inventor, and Engineer, born in Rome (died: January 16, 2013)
• Gisela Dreyling, Botanist, University teacher, and Biologist, born in Semarang
• Roberto Assad, Geologist, born in Muqui
• Manuel Mata Cáceres, Politician, born in São Julião
• Alieh Sudliankoŭ, Bibliophile, and Collector, born in Khabarovsk (died: June 13, 2022)
• Károly Rumpf, Party official, Metallurgist, and Vocational teacher, born in Budapest

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What happened on May 8, 1940

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May 8, 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: May 8, 1958
• India: May 8, 1958
• Philippines: May 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1958
• Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1955
• India: May 8, 1956
• Philippines: May 8, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1957
• Canada: May 8, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 8, 1956
• India: May 8, 1958
• Philippines: May 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1957
• Canada: May 8, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: May 8, 1958
• India: May 8, 1960
• Philippines: May 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1961
• Canada: May 8, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 8, 1956
• India: May 8, 1958
• Philippines: May 8, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1956
• Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1958
• India: May 8, 1961
• Philippines: May 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1958
• Canada: May 8, 1958

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

• United States: May 8, 1961
• India: May 8, 1961
• Philippines: May 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1958
• Canada: May 8, 1959

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

• India: May 8, 1958
• Canada: May 8, 1959
• United States: May 8, 1961
• Philippines: May 8, 1961
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 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

• May 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 233 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Saturn sextile Moon
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mars
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Saturn sextile Moon
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Mars opposition Venus
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

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

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