Born on 5 August, 1940 (Monday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1940

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Some famous persons born on August 5, 1940

• Franco Cardini, Blogger, and Historian, born in Florence
• Natalie Trundy, Film actor, and Television actor, born in Boston (died: December 5, 2019)
• Makoto Koga, Politician, born in Miyama
• Arnold Klotz, University teacher, and Architect, born in Wörgl
• Raimon Obiols i Germà, University teacher, Geologist, and Politician, born in Sarrià
• Norbert Gansel, Politician, born in Kiel
• Karl-Heinz Theisen, Entrepreneur, born in Düsseldorf (died: November 15, 2015)
• Rüdiger Meichsner, Cinematographer, born in Gräfelfing
• Sigi Schwab, Classical guitarist, Jazz musician, Jazz guitarist, Guitarist, and Composer, born in Ludwigshafen (died: January 11, 2024)
• Constant van Waterschoot, Politician, born in Kloosterzande (died: November 26, 2022)
• Rick Huxley, Guitarist, and Musician, born in Dartford (died: February 11, 2013)
• Jocelyn Wildenstein, Socialite, born in Lausanne
• Francis Caballero, Professeur des universités, Legal advocate in France, and Jurist, born in Sofia
• Michel Champagne, Printmaker, and Painter, born in Montreal (died: December 12, 2011)
• Raymond Étienne, Community leader, born in Longeville-lès-Metz (died: April 17, 2023)
• Valery Gubin, Philosopher, and Writer, born in Yekaterinburg (died: December 11, 2022)
• Talal Maddah, Oud player, Singer, Composer, and Actor, born in Mecca (died: August 11, 2000)
• Ally Shewan, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Turriff (died: January 30, 2024)
• Atsuko Shimoda, Politician, born in Hirosaki
• Margareta Abrahamsson, Musician, born in Fässberg parish (died: August 6, 2011)
• Bobby Braddock, Lyricist, Songwriter, Record producer, and Composer, born in Lakeland
• Charles E. Blake, Theologian, and Priest, born in Little Rock
• Ellery Schempp, Physicist, born in Philadelphia
• Luis Pazos, Journalist, born in La Plata (died: July 31, 2023)
• Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb, Association football player, Association football coach, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Asunción (died: February 2, 2024)
• Roman Gabriel, American football player, Businessperson, and Actor, born in Wilmington (died: April 20, 2024)
• Tone Partljič, Playwright, Politician, Teacher, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Maribor
• Wendell Hayes, American football player, born in Dallas (died: December 28, 2019)
• Barros de Alencar, Singer, born in Uiraúna (died: June 5, 2017)
• Celso de Almeida Afonso, Medium, and Psychographer, born in Araxá (died: February 26, 2013)
• Suzana de Moraes, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro (died: January 27, 2015)
• Tōru Kuroiwa, Critic, born in Tokyo
• Drahomíra Pithartová, Writer, born in Žďár nad Orlicí
• Ivaylo Znepolski, Critic, Philosopher, Art historian, University teacher, and Politician, born in Sofia (died: November 29, 2023)
• Ivan Nalbantov, Director, and Actor, born in Karavelovo (died: May 10, 2021)
• Boriša Starović, Surgeon, and Physician, born in Sarajevo (died: May 16, 2005)
• Болат Ешмұхамбетұлы Көмеков, Historian, born in Taraz
• Jean-François Jarrige, Prehistorian, and Archaeologist, born in Lourdes (died: November 18, 2014)
• Hu Sheng-cheng, Economist, and Politician, born in Taihoku Prefecture (died: July 10, 2018)
• Erik Tychsen, Politician, and Teacher, born in Dynt (died: March 13, 2002)
• Klavdij Palčič, Painter, born in Trieste (died: September 1, 2021)
• Jovan Bardhi Kacorri, Military personnel, born in Boboshticë, Korçë (died: August 9, 1994)
• Alfonsas Bajoras, Military personnel, born in Grubos, near Čedasai
• Antônio Miranda, Librarian, Poet, and Writer, born in Bacabal
• Virke Lehtinen, Film producer, Film director, Cinematographer, and Screenwriter, born in Tampere (died: June 4, 2022)
• Gert Kreutzer, University teacher, and Translator, born in Kłodzko
• Alec N. Wildenstein, Art dealer, born in Marseille (died: February 17, 2008)
• Anupam Sen, Academic, born in Chittagong
• Magnus Rimling, Artist, born in Bromma församling (died: September 18, 2003)
• Ahmad Sutarmadi, Professor, Former Chairperson of Dewan Masjid Indonesia, Director of Islamic Affairs, Member of Fatwa Commission, and Dean, born in Demak
• Khamzat Yandarbiyev, Public figure, Politician, Poet, Writer, and Scientist, born in Starye Atagi
• John Mikloth Magoola Luwuliza-Kirunda, Civil servant, Politician, and Physician, born in Busembatya (died: August 8, 2005)
• Pat Upton, Guitarist, and Singer-songwriter, born in Geraldine (died: July 27, 2016)
• Eduardo Heras León, Writer, born in Havana (died: January 1, 2023)
• บรรจบ เจียวเล้ง, Singer, born in Chonburi (died: October 30, 2016)
• Rüdiger Jakesch, Politician, born in Berlin
• Leroy Vail, Linguist, born in Boston (died: March 27, 1999)
• Heorhii Mozer, Politician, born in North Kazakhstan Region
• Gerhard Fahnenschmidt, Chess player, born in Marburg (died: May 15, 2016)
• Helga Reinikainen, Painter, born in Outokumpu (died: December 9, 2018)
• Ren Rong, Classical singer, Opera singer, and Academic, born in Dengzhou
• Marcel Schroos, Politician, born in Keerbergen (died: April 26, 2011)
• Günter Boll, Local historian, and Teacher, born in Freiburg im Breisgau (died: December 31, 2012)
• Gottfried Hornik, Musician, and Singer, born in Vienna
• Юрый Аляксандравіч Павалій, Architect, born in Grozny
• Eduard Abramovich Tropp, Scientist in mathematical physics and applied mathematics, and Professor, born in Sverdlovsk (died: February 16, 2022)
• Frank Cunningham, Political philosopher, born in Evanston (died: February 4, 2022)
• Henryk Machel, Pedagogue, born in Bydgoszcz (died: April 13, 2016)

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What happened on August 5, 1940

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

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August 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: August 5, 1958
• India: August 5, 1958
• Philippines: August 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1958
• Canada: August 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: August 5, 1955
• India: August 5, 1956
• Philippines: August 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1957
• Canada: August 5, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 5, 1956
• India: August 5, 1958
• Philippines: August 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1956
• Canada: August 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: August 5, 1958
• India: August 5, 1961
• Philippines: August 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1958
• Canada: August 5, 1958

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

• August 5, 2025 is on a Tuesday.
• Your next birthday is 186 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Moon
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Ketu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  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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