Born on 20 August, 1940 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 20, 1940

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Some famous persons born on August 20, 1940

• Tom DeMarco, Consultant, Computer scientist, Engineer, and Writer, born in Hazleton
• Rubén Hinojosa, Business executive, Adjunct professor, and Politician, born in Edcouch
• Rajendra K. Pachauri, Environmentalist, Academic, Civil servant, and Economist, born in Nainital (died: February 13, 2020)
• Mogens Herman Hansen, Classical philologist, and Linguist, born in Frederiksberg
• Fabio Bernardo D'Onorio, Catholic priest, born in Veroli
• Ole Amundsen, Association football referee, born in Næstved, Denmark (died: January 30, 2019)
• Gisaburō Sugii, Director, Film director, Animator, and Screenwriter, born in Numazu
• Jacques Bouveresse, Philosopher, University teacher, and Professor, born in Épenoy (died: May 9, 2021)
• Heinz Schöch, Criminologist, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Sarata
• Jürgen Storost, Linguist, and Romanist, born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
• Gary Collins, American football player, born in Williamstown
• Gus Macdonald, Trade unionist, Manager, Journalist, University teacher, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Larkhall
• Hubert Petersmann, University teacher, born in Klagenfurt (died: January 31, 2001)
• Max Gimple, Jurist, born in Munich
• Paul Koeck, Journalist, Translator, Playwright, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Boom
• Arie van der Vlis, Official, and Military officer, born in Leeuwarden (died: July 4, 2020)
• Bernard Legresley, Politician, born in Neguac
• Jean-Michel Oughourlian, Literary critic, Philosopher, Psychoanalyst, Psychologist, and Psychiatrist, born in Beirut
• Massimo Gargia, Event organizer, and Public relations, born in Naples
• Billy Hall, Publisher, Journalist, Banker, and Politician, born in Laredo (died: February 19, 2002)
• Gerry Bermingham, Barrister, Politician, and Solicitor, born in Dublin (died: August 2, 2023)
• Musa Bautdinoviç Qeşayev, Poet, and Writer, born in Grozny (died: March 7, 2014)
• Nasser Ebrahimi, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Tehran
• Rex Sellers, Cricketer, born in Balsar, Gujarat, British India
• Rodger Collins, Musician, born in Santa Anna
• Czesława Noworyta, Athlete, born in Trzebinia (died: November 14, 2017)
• Yang Ching-ch'u, Lexicographer, and Writer, born in Cigu District
• Ronnie McKinnon, Association football player, born in Glasgow (died: September 17, 2023)
• Anders Kjær, Painter, born in Stockholm
• Agu Sisask, Translator, Poet, and Writer, born in Tartu
• Ülo Pihlak, Geographer, born in Türi (died: August 14, 2013)
• Asmawi Agani, Governor, born in Baru (died: April 12, 2009)
• Corneliu Turianu, Jurist, born in Negreni (died: November 7, 2016)
• Elturan Vəli oğlu Avalov, Painter, born in Baku
• Олег Александрович Ерастов, Chemist, born in Vakhrushi (died: November 6, 1988)
• Stasys Danius, University teacher, and Politician, born in Šaukėnai, Rajongemeinde Tauragė
• Laila Mikkelsen, Producer, Filmmaker, and Writer, born in Vardø Municipality (died: January 13, 2023)
• Ken Lucas, Professional wrestler, born in Arizona (died: August 6, 2014)
• Claudio Baiocchi, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Gavignano (died: December 14, 2020)
• Otwin Brucker, Local politician, born in Sonnenbühl
• Ալբերտ Մամիկոնի Նալբանդյան, Editing staff, Translator, and Poet, born in Vladikavkaz
• Skënder Halili, Association football player, born in Tirana (died: April 24, 1982)
• Suzanne Goldberg, Painter, born in Auckland (died: January 1, 1999)
• Edgar LeGresley, Politician, born in Neguac (died: September 7, 2007)
• Иван Сергеевич Уханов, Writer, born in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (died: September 20, 2017)
• José Geraldo Ribeiro, Politician, born in Jequeri
• María Cristina Schweizer, Athlete, born in Buenos Aires (died: January 1, 1994)
• Максим Бембеевич Мукубенов, Soviet economic, governmental and political figure, born in Sarpinsky District (died: May 21, 2024)
• Marcello Carmagnani, Historian, born in Verona
• Tosari Widjaja, Politician, born in Probolinggo
• Edu Barreto Leite, Military personnel, born in Dom Pedrito (died: April 13, 1964)
• Donnie McKinnon, Association football player, born in Glasgow
• Jerzy Karg, Researcher, and Biologist, born in Brody
• Kishore Marathe, Mathematician, born in Pune
• Henning Christoph Kramer, Jurist, born in Owschlag
• José Rives, Association football player, born in Madrid
• Dmitry Vladimirovich Alekseevskiy, Mathematician, born in Moscow
• Jules Allard, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Victoriaville
• Joel Kaye, Jazz musician, and Big band leader, born in Miami Beach (died: September 18, 2022)
• Dennis McGrath, Educator, born in Auckland (died: February 12, 2023)
• Eligio Valencia Roque, Trade unionist, Businessperson, and Politician, born in Michoacán (died: June 16, 2023)
• Steve Todd, Aircraft pilot, born in Seattle (died: March 25, 2023)

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What happened on August 20, 1940

• Winston Churchill praises Royal Air Force in House of Commons: "Never...was so much owed by so many to so few."

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August 20, 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 20, 1958
• India: August 20, 1958
• Philippines: August 20, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1958
• Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1955
• India: August 20, 1956
• Philippines: August 20, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1957
• Canada: August 20, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 20, 1956
• India: August 20, 1958
• Philippines: August 20, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1957
• Canada: August 20, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: August 20, 1958
• India: August 20, 1960
• Philippines: August 20, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1961
• Canada: August 20, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 20, 1956
• India: August 20, 1958
• Philippines: August 20, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1956
• Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1958
• India: August 20, 1961
• Philippines: August 20, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1958
• Canada: August 20, 1958

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

• United States: August 20, 1961
• India: August 20, 1961
• Philippines: August 20, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1958
• Canada: August 20, 1959

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

• India: August 20, 1958
• Canada: August 20, 1959
• United States: August 20, 1961
• Philippines: August 20, 1961
• United Kingdom: August 20, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 20, 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 20, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 241 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

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

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

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