Born on 23 August, 1940 (Friday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 23, 1940

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Some famous persons born on August 23, 1940

• Thomas A. Steitz, Molecular biologist, Crystallographer, Biophysicist, Biochemist, University teacher, Biologist, and Chemist, born in Milwaukee (died: October 9, 2018)
• Tony Bill, Television actor, Director, Film producer, Film director, and Actor, born in San Diego
• Jean-Paul Mathieu, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, and Physicist, born in Hadol
• Bernd Heyden, Photographer, born in Świnoujście (died: April 25, 1984)
• Fritz Raber, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Innsbruck
• Mel Bochner, Conceptual artist, Installation artist, Watercolorist, Drawer, Architectural draftsperson, Sculptor, Painter, Illustrator, Artist, Engraver, Writer, and Photographer, born in Pittsburgh
• Horst Gibtner, Politician, born in Doksy (died: April 2, 2006)
• Horst Jäger, Politician, born in Eisenach
• Johanna Elbauer, Film actor, and Actor, born in Liezen (died: March 16, 2015)
• Martin Forstner, University teacher, and Translator, born in Nuremberg
• John J. Sheehan, Military officer, born in Somerville
• Vicki Brown, Musician, and Singer, born in Liverpool (died: June 16, 1991)
• Paulino Lukudu Loro, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Juba (died: April 5, 2021)
• Mohammad Reza Parwaresch, Pathologist, University teacher, and Physician, born in Tabriz (died: November 1, 2005)
• Burkhard Lasch, Film score composer, born in Lutherstadt Eisleben
• Galen Rowell, Mountaineer, Rock climber, and Photographer, born in Oakland (died: August 11, 2002)
• Marie-Annick Duchêne, Politician, born in Pau
• Esko Malm, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Valkeakoski
• Anatoliy Semjonovitsj Legostaev, Artist, born in Rostov-on-Don
• Valeri Pianov, Painter, born in Moscow (died: September 3, 2012)
• Arnold Tusa, Politician, born in Cupar
• Ernest Matthew Mickler, Writer, born in rural Florida (died: November 15, 1988)
• Maria Thereza Goulart, Politician, born in São Borja
• Gwendolyn King, Businessperson, born in East Orange
• Rafael Guarga, Engineer, born in Montevideo
• Richard Sanders, Television actor, and Actor, born in Harrisburg
• Roland Muhlen, Canoeist, born in Cincinnati (died: February 1, 2023)
• Tom Baker, Actor, born in West Virginia (died: September 2, 1982)
• Carmen de la Maza, Film actor, and Actor, born in San Sebastián (died: January 14, 2022)
• Roman Pillardy, Entrepreneur, Politician, and Member of the Polish Parliament, born in Świętochłowice
• Gianni Pettena, Architectural historian, Visual artist, and Architect, born in Bolzano
• Zakarias Wang, Translator, Politician, Teacher, and Writer, born in Kaldbak
• Tokio Hirose, Auto Racer, and Sports commentator, born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Hisashi Suzuki, Politician, born in Iwaki
• Nikolaĭ Kolev, Philologist, Ethnologist, and University teacher, born in Strahilovo (died: October 22, 2013)
• Zoe Petre, Historian of classical antiquity, and University teacher, born in Bucharest (died: September 1, 2017)
• Petrus Hrandek, Writer, born in Oberwart
• Émile Braas, Hotel manager, and Politician, born in Eschdorf
• Lieuwe Visser, Musicologist, and Opera singer, born in Diemen (died: March 4, 2014)
• Arne Åkerson, Sailor, born in Gävle, Sweden
• André Laberge, Pianist, born in Beauharnois
• Arndt Frauenrath, Entrepreneur, and Businessperson, born in Heinsberg (died: March 31, 2015)
• Horst Romeyk, Historian, born in Koblenz
• Xu Kecheng, Writer, born in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
• Mikhail Rabinovich, Theatrical director, and Drama teacher, born in Ufa (died: January 9, 2021)
• Maria Crowby, Politician, born in Ifira, Kondominium Neue Hebriden (died: April 28, 2020)
• Koji Fukuda, Rower, born in Tottori Prefecture
• Zhang Chaoran, Engineer, born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
• Artemisia Calcagni Abrami, Librarian, born in Isola del Liri (died: July 6, 2018)
• Annemieke Post, Ceramicist, Sculptor, and Tile painter, born in Amstelveen
• Figliar, Illustrator, Graphic designer, and Architect, born in Levoča

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What happened on August 23, 1940

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August 23, 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 23, 1958
• India: August 23, 1958
• Philippines: August 23, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1958
• Canada: August 23, 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 23, 1955
• India: August 23, 1956
• Philippines: August 23, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1957
• Canada: August 23, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 23, 1956
• India: August 23, 1958
• Philippines: August 23, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1957
• Canada: August 23, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: August 23, 1958
• India: August 23, 1960
• Philippines: August 23, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1961
• Canada: August 23, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 23, 1956
• India: August 23, 1958
• Philippines: August 23, 1956
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1956
• Canada: August 23, 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 23, 1958
• India: August 23, 1961
• Philippines: August 23, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1958
• Canada: August 23, 1958

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

• United States: August 23, 1961
• India: August 23, 1961
• Philippines: August 23, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1958
• Canada: August 23, 1959

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

• India: August 23, 1958
• Canada: August 23, 1959
• United States: August 23, 1961
• Philippines: August 23, 1961
• United Kingdom: August 23, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 23, 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 23, 2025 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 244 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 01 January, 2024
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 21 January, 2024
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 10 February, 2024
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 21 March, 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 square Venus
  Exact: 20 May, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 30 May, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 30 May, 2024
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 29 July, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 17 September, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 17 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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