Born on 8 October, 1940 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on October 8, 1940

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Some famous persons born on October 8, 1940

• Gabriel Josipovici, Writer, born in Nice
• István Baranyai-Bosnyák, Literary historian, Literary critic, and Writer, born in Draž (died: March 22, 2009)
• Hans-Jürgen Rückborn, Athletics competitor, born in Stendal
• Christian Graf von Bassewitz, Banker, born in Rostock
• Péter Török, Sports official, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Szombathely (died: August 7, 2023)
• Hans-Jürgen Puhle, University teacher, and Historian, born in Środa Śląska
• Klaus Jürgen Haller, Journalist, born in Wuppertal
• Prasthan Dachauer, Painter, born in Linz (died: October 9, 2016)
• Paco Moncayo, Politician, and Military personnel, born in Quito
• Thomas Moore, Musicologist, Therapist, Psychotherapist, Journalist, Theologian, Psychologist, and Writer, born in Detroit
• Alzek Misheff, Video artist, Painter, Musician, and Photographer, born in Dupnitsa
• Sandro Spinetti, Basketball player, born in Rome
• Valentin Golubenko, Film actor, and Actor, born in Dnipro (died: October 2, 2023)
• Leonid Yershov, Prose writer, Poet, and Writer, born in Zalesovo (died: November 23, 2000)
• Beverly Buchanan, Land artist, and Artist, born in Fuquay-Varina (died: July 4, 2015)
• Bronté Woodard, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Alabama (died: August 6, 1980)
• Björne Erixon, Theologian, born in Uppsala
• John O. Jones, Politician, born in Broughton
• Knut Erik Jensen, Film producer, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Honningsvåg
• Leslie Petersen, Politician, born in Lovell
• Nurith Gertz, Literary theorist, and Writer, born in Jerusalem
• Ronaldo Sardenberg, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Itu
• Siddiq Baloch, Journalist, and Economist, born in Lyari (died: February 5, 2018)
• Staniša Radmanović, Canoeist, born in Sremska Mitrovica (died: January 21, 2010)
• Andrés Vallejo, Journalist, and Politician, born in Quito
• Liu Yingming, Mathematician, and Politician, born in Fuzhou (died: July 15, 2016)
• Maria Àngels Cardona i Florit, Ecologist, Botanist, University teacher, and Biologist, born in Ferreries (died: December 24, 1991)
• Paulo Pereira, Politician, born in Patrocínio
• Kuniyasu Mine, Baseball player, born in Nagasaki Prefecture
• Іван Йосипович Гайворон, Poet, born in Haivoron
• 권이종, Academic, born in Jeollabuk-do, Jangsu-gun, South Korea (died: August 1, 2022)
• Christoph Quest, Film actor, Theatrical director, Stage actor, Musician, and Writer, born in Berlin (died: January 18, 2020)
• Герман Фёдорович Беньяминов, Tennis player, born in Kyiv
• Gundars Valdmanis, Politician, born in Latvia (died: January 1, 2005)
• Жібек Есекеқызы Бағысова, Actor, born in Stepnyak
• Mario Maino, Sport cyclist, born in Villaverla
• Σάσα Καστούρα, Actor, born in Thessaloniki (died: June 17, 2014)
• Herbert Sněhota, Association football player, born in Bolatice
• Ignace Mandjambi, Sport cyclist, born in Lisala
• Josep Maria Albaigès Olivart, Civil engineer, Author, and Economist, born in Juneda (died: March 18, 2014)
• Pedro Klodczyk, Police, born in Argentina (died: November 4, 2000)
• Gerald Uelmen, Lawyer, and Writer, born in Greendale
• John D. Travis, Politician, born in Clinton (died: April 21, 2016)
• Nail Säxibullin, Astrophysicist, born in Kazan
• Catti, Sculptor, Painter, and Artist, born in Mount Vernon (died: November 7, 2009)
• Ginés Castaños Alarcón, Association football player, born in Sabadell
• Nail Zamof, Mathematician, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics Sciences, and Professor, born in Samara
• Johann Ehl, Association football player, born in Bonnya, Ungarn
• Claude Losguardi, Diplomat, born in Beirut (died: August 8, 2017)
• Christopher Mankiewicz, Film producer, and Actor, born in Los Angeles
• Birgitta Rantala, Athlete, born in Vehmaa
• Jiří Horák, Photographer, born in Hodonín
• Виктор Никонович Гиталов, Фрезеровщик, born in Тихорецк, Краснодарский край
• Frank Shurden, Politician, born in Henryetta
• Анатолий Иванович Жежера, генерал-майор, born in Лубны (died: November 11, 2018)
• Rudolf L. Ernst, Politician, born in Bremen
• Frank Birkefeld, Handball executive, born in Kamen
• Rosmarie Auer, Archivist, born in Constance (died: October 3, 2014)

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What happened on October 8, 1940

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October 8, 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: October 8, 1958
• India: October 8, 1958
• Philippines: October 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1958
• Canada: October 8, 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: October 8, 1955
• India: October 8, 1956
• Philippines: October 8, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1957
• Canada: October 8, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: October 8, 1956
• India: October 8, 1958
• Philippines: October 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1957
• Canada: October 8, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: October 8, 1958
• India: October 8, 1960
• Philippines: October 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1961
• Canada: October 8, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 8, 1956
• India: October 8, 1958
• Philippines: October 8, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1956
• Canada: October 8, 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: October 8, 1958
• India: October 8, 1961
• Philippines: October 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1958
• Canada: October 8, 1958

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

• United States: October 8, 1961
• India: October 8, 1961
• Philippines: October 8, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1958
• Canada: October 8, 1959

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

• India: October 8, 1958
• Canada: October 8, 1959
• United States: October 8, 1961
• Philippines: October 8, 1961
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 8, 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

• October 8, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 293 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 21 January, 2024
• Mars square Jupiter
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 11 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 March, 2024
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Mars aspects Sun
  Exact: 10 April, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Sun
  Exact: 20 April, 2024
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 20 May, 2024
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 30 May, 2024
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 09 July, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 09 July, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 09 July, 2024
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 29 July, 2024
• Mars square Mars
  Exact: 07 September, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 07 October, 2024
• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 06 December, 2024
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 16 December, 2024

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

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