Born on 17 August, 1940 (Saturday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1940

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1940

• Klaus Riebschläger, Jurist, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Berlin (died: September 23, 2009)
• Barry Sheerman, Politician, born in Sunbury-on-Thames
• Joseph Pairin Kitingan, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Papar
• David Price, University teacher, Political scientist, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Erwin
• Ferenc Mikulás, Film producer, born in Kaposvár
• Hans-Joachim Beyer, Opera singer, University teacher, and Screenwriter, born in Leipzig
• André Klukhuhn, Philosopher, and Chemist, born in Amsterdam
• Ady Schmit, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Luxembourg
• Peter Landweber, Mathematician, born in Washington, D.C.
• Tetsuo Imazawa, Storyboard artist, Film director, Television director, and Animator, born in Nakatsu
• Aleksandr Nezhny, Journalist, and Writer, born in Moscow
• Antanas Karoblis, University teacher, Mathematician, and Politician, born in Daujėnai (died: June 19, 2007)
• Marianne Nivert, Businessperson, born in Ragunda
• Eduardo Mignogna, Film director, Poet, and Screenwriter, born in Buenos Aires (died: October 6, 2006)
• Alberto Cid Matinote, Politician, and Physician, born in Montevideo
• Juan Castro Nalli, Pianist, and Composer, born in Lima, Perú
• James Kerr, Fencer, born in Plainfield (died: May 7, 2023)
• Jim Irvine, Association football player, born in Whitburn
• Leslie B. McLemore, Politician, born in Walls
• Mack Lee Hill, American football player, born in Quincy (died: December 14, 1965)
• Philomene Long, Poet, and Writer, born in New York City (died: August 21, 2007)
• Akira Amakawa, Political scientist, born in Osaka (died: April 27, 2017)
• Zofia Romaszewska, Political activist, and Physicist, born in Warsaw
• Anne-Lise Strøm, Christian nun, born in Oslo
• Литовський Марк Зіновійович, Politician, born in Cherkasy
• Aliza Auerbach, Photographer, born in Haifa (died: March 29, 2016)
• Cornel Hațegan, Physicist, born in Ohaba-Mâtnic
• István Szőcs, Chemical engineer, Inventor, and Economist, born in Vlăhița
• Peter Siegesmund, Politician, born in Eberswalde
• Володимир Михайлович Голубець, Teacher, and Scientist, born in Velykyi Liubin
• Chairul Harun, Journalist, born in Kayu Tanam (died: February 19, 1998)
• Liudvikas Kimtys, Physicist, born in Palaižupė
• Ingrid Hasselblatt-Diedrich, Surgeon, born in Frankfurt
• Albert Poghosyan, Scientist, born in Armavir (died: February 22, 2004)
• Giancarlo Mazzoli, Latinist, born in Brescia
• Özden Bilen, Politician, born in Boyabat
• Світлана Вадимівна Бельтюкова, Statesperson, born in Odesa
• Q24228284, Military officer, born in Chișinău
• Joe Mason, Association football player, born in Kilmarnock (died: September 26, 2019)
• Freddie Elizalde, Swimmer, born in Makati
• Hans-Helmut Trense, Long jumper, born in Kiel
• Juan Francisco Fernández Jiménez, Agricultural engineer, and Politician, born in Murcia
• Václav George Panocha, Political scientist, and Journalist, born in Mělník
• Хамида Валиулловна Саттарова, Politician, born in Ukteyevo
• Joana Costa Benaiges, Ship-owner, and Fisher, born in El Serrallo
• سعيد مصباح كنعان, Economist, born in Nablus (died: June 9, 2023)

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What happened on August 17, 1940

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August 17, 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 17, 1958
• India: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1958
• Canada: August 17, 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 17, 1955
• India: August 17, 1956
• Philippines: August 17, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1956
• India: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1958
• India: August 17, 1960
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1961
• Canada: August 17, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1956
• India: August 17, 1958
• Philippines: August 17, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1956
• Canada: August 17, 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 17, 1958
• India: August 17, 1961
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1958
• Canada: August 17, 1958

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

• United States: August 17, 1961
• India: August 17, 1961
• Philippines: August 17, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1958
• Canada: August 17, 1959

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

• India: August 17, 1958
• Canada: August 17, 1959
• United States: August 17, 1961
• Philippines: August 17, 1961
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

• August 17, 2025 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 238 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 21 January, 2024
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 10 February, 2024
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 10 April, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 10 April, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 20 May, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 20 May, 2024
• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 19 June, 2024
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Mars square Mars
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 29 July, 2024
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 08 August, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 17 September, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 17 September, 2024
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 27 September, 2024
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 06 December, 2024

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

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