Born on 9 May, 1940 (Thursday)

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Personality Traits for people born on May 9, 1940

Born on May 9, 1940 : You are a quietly determined pioneer who builds value behind the scenes

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Some famous persons born on May 9, 1940

• Joachim Starbatty, University teacher, Economist, and Politician, born in Düsseldorf
• James L. Brooks, Producer, Director, Film producer, Film director, Television producer, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Brooklyn
• Klaus Aeffke, Rower, born in Neustrelitz
• Miguel Ángel Virasoro, Theoretical physicist, University teacher, and Physicist, born in Buenos Aires (died: July 23, 2021)
• Franco Bassanini, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Milan
• László Fábián, Journalist, and Poet, born in Zsennye
• Robert Blust, Historical linguist, Lexicographer, Linguist, Ethnologist, and University teacher, born in Cincinnati (died: January 5, 2022)
• Dick Morrissey, Jazz musician, Flautist, Saxophonist, and Composer, born in Horley (died: November 8, 2000)
• Iris Ebling, Judge, born in Berlin
• Klaus Zehelein, Theatrical director, Theatre manager, Pedagogue, and Dramaturge, born in Frankfurt
• John Hawken, Musician, born in Bournemouth
• Peter Kern, University teacher, and Pedagogue, born in Legnica
• Robert A. Rescorla, Psychologist, born in Philadelphia (died: March 24, 2020)
• Gerti Bierenbroodspot, Sculptor, Painter, Poet, and Writer, born in Amsterdam
• José Posada, Politician, born in Vigo (died: January 14, 2013)
• Иван Михайлович Бортник, Scientist, born in Serpukhov
• Inna Gulaya, Actor, born in Kharkiv (died: May 28, 1990)
• Vyacheslav Lunev, Association football player, born in Borzya
• Nazhmitdin Mukhitdinov, Scientist, born in Tulkibas District (died: July 27, 2005)
• Stanislav Sokolov, Film actor, and Actor, born in Cherepovets (died: August 20, 2010)
• Alan Ryan, Philosopher, and Political scientist, born in London
• Colin Dobson, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Eston (died: February 16, 2023)
• Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, Politician, born in Lafia
• Larry Cansler, Composer, born in Dallas
• Rolf Heimann, Novelist, Children's writer, Cartoonist, and Writer, born in Dresden, Germany
• Andrzej Marek, Jurist, born in Brzozów (died: February 13, 2012)
• Witold Gadomski, Politician, born in Żarnowo
• Jarmo Virmavirta, Journalist, born in Kullaa
• Sōta Iwamoto, Politician, born in Tokyo
• Ярослав Васильевич Тягнибок, Physician, born in Novyi Yarychiv (died: December 17, 1984)
• Sa Mi-ja, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Paju
• Belo Felix, University teacher, and Composer, born in Divín
• Şamil Dəmirçiyev, Actor, born in Aşağı Qoşakilsə, Lüksemburq rayonu (died: June 11, 2002)
• Cho Yung-kil, Military personnel, born in Yeonggwang County
• Vladimir Vozhagov, Mechanical engineer, born in Karaganda
• Erhard Stiefel, Artist, born in Zürich
• Helmut Herles, Journalist, and Editor-in-chief, born in Chomutov
• Catalina Parra, Painter, born in Santiago
• Linda Winikow, Politician, born in New York City (died: August 24, 2008)
• Bryant Melton, Politician, born in Marion
• Ricardo Plant, Visual artist, born in Argentina (died: August 1, 2016)
• Peter Jutzeler, Amateur wrestler, born in Erlenbach (died: September 28, 2020)
• René Bérangé, Association football player, born in 15th arrondissement of Paris (died: April 10, 2012)
• James Frazier, Jr., Conductor, born in Detroit (died: March 10, 1985)
• Carl Sydow, Installation artist, Sculptor, and Artist, born in Takapau (died: January 1, 1975)
• Jacques Van Bost, Chief officer, born in Ellezelles
• Jan E. Eriksson, Banktjänsteman, and Ämbetsman, born in Enskede församling, Stockholm (died: January 8, 1986)
• Stancho Penchev, Weightlifter, born in Plovdiv
• Ralf Binswanger, Psychoanalyst, Sexologist, and Psychiatrist, born in Kreuzlingen
• Guadalupe Covarrubias Cervantes, Politician, born in Tampico
• Arnošt Hošek, Hydrologist, born in Český Těšín
• Аксана Альгердаўна Юркеўская, Architect, born in Minsk
• Լիպարիտ Հայրապետի Նավասարդյան, Doktor Nauk in Biology, Biochemist, and Professor, born in Geghashen
• Marijan Jošt, Agrarwissenschaftler, and Genetiker, born in Ptuj, Jugoslawien (died: December 21, 2021)
• Erling Wande, Linguist, born in Korpilombolo
• Ramon Remedios, Opera singer, born in Liverpool
• Francisco Martí Moreno, Sport cyclist, born in Picanya
• Aleksander Agafonov, Basketball official, born in Narva (died: May 13, 2014)

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What happened on May 9, 1940

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May 9, 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 9, 1958
• India: May 9, 1958
• Philippines: May 9, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1958
• Canada: May 9, 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 9, 1955
• India: May 9, 1956
• Philippines: May 9, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1957
• Canada: May 9, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 9, 1956
• India: May 9, 1958
• Philippines: May 9, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1957
• Canada: May 9, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: May 9, 1958
• India: May 9, 1960
• Philippines: May 9, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1961
• Canada: May 9, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 9, 1956
• India: May 9, 1958
• Philippines: May 9, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1956
• Canada: May 9, 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 9, 1958
• India: May 9, 1961
• Philippines: May 9, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1958
• Canada: May 9, 1958

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

• United States: May 9, 1961
• India: May 9, 1961
• Philippines: May 9, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1958
• Canada: May 9, 1959

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

• India: May 9, 1958
• Canada: May 9, 1959
• United States: May 9, 1961
• Philippines: May 9, 1961
• United Kingdom: May 9, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 9, 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 9, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 234 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mars
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 17 November, 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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