Born on 15 October, 1940 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on October 15, 1940

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Some famous persons born on October 15, 1940

• Peter Charles Doherty, Immunologist, Veterinarian, and Professor, born in Brisbane
• Edwin Skinner, Athletics competitor, born in Port of Spain
• Antonio Dueñas Pulido, Diplomat, born in Pajacuarán, Michoacán
• Perrie Mans, Snooker player, born in Lichtenburg (died: September 13, 2023)
• Edith Linvers, Writer, born in Krasnoflotskoye
• Egon Plümer, Politician, born in Essen (died: December 10, 2021)
• Isabella Ackerl, Historian of Modern Age, and Writer, born in Vienna
• Rolf H. Portz, Aircraft pilot, born in Bremen
• Jean-Pierre Razat, Rugby union player, born in Fumel
• Kari Sylwan, Dancer, Choreographer, Ballet dancer, and Actor, born in Stockholm
• René Trégouët, Politician, born in Saint-Cosme-en-Vairais
• Tommy Bishop, Rugby league player, born in St Helens
• Élisabeth Cazenave, Art historian, born in Algiers
• Mariolina Cannuli, Announcer, Television presenter, and Actor, born in Siena
• Turiddo Campaini, Manager, born in Montelupo Fiorentino
• Shalva Bedoyev, Painter, born in South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast
• Larisa Burkova, Film actor, and Actor, born in Kamen-na-Obi (died: January 2, 2004)
• Boris Tanganov, Chemist, born in Ust-Khaiga (now Novo-Lenino), Osinskich District, Irkutsk Oblast (died: October 31, 2021)
• Barry Moser, Book printer, Printmaker, Visual artist, Graphic artist, University teacher, Illustrator, and Artist, born in Chattanooga
• Bernard Leslie Sparkes, Curler, born in Claresholm
• Fanny Howe, Novelist, Children's writer, Poet, and Writer, born in Buffalo
• Sidney Thomas McDaniel, Botanist, born in Memphis (died: November 12, 2017)
• Kay Noble, Professional wrestler, born in St. Joseph (died: April 27, 2006)
• Keith Hartley, Basketball player, born in Vancouver
• Peter Kippax, Cricketer, born in Huddersfield (died: January 1, 2017)
• Timothy Barrenger, Politician, born in Launceston
• Volodymyr Sterlyk, Rower, born in Poltava
• Wojciech Stec, Chemist, born in Warsaw
• Salomão Caetano de Carvalho, Politician, born in Alagoinha do Piauí (died: April 26, 1993)
• Øyvind Dahl, Professor, born in Antsirabe
• Anna Yelskaya, Biologist, born in Donetsk
• Нина Яковлевна Марченко, Painter, born in Saint Petersburg
• Vitalii Shelest, Theoretical physicist, University teacher, Physicist, and Scientist, born in Kharkiv (died: January 1, 2020)
• José Ramón Goienetxe, Sport cyclist, born in Arrieta
• Ulrik Gräs, Novelist, born in Vejle
• Peeter Jakobi, Film actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Tallinn (died: September 21, 2014)
• Luka Šekara, Linguist, born in Ulog (died: May 10, 2012)
• Miklós Tolnai, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Budapest (died: March 16, 2015)
• Nazmi Rrahmani, Novelist, Editor, and Translator, born in Balloci
• Dirk Cornelsen, Journalist, born in Stuttgart (died: November 2, 2021)
• Robert Pernet, Drummer, Historian, and Writer, born in Brussels (died: February 27, 2001)
• Merval Pimenta Amorim, Politician, born in Ponte Alta do Tocantins
• Solipuram Madhusudhan Reddy, Mycologist, and Botanist, born in Errambelli village, Valigonda mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana, India
• Anahid Tacheva, News presenter, born in Bulgaria (died: November 18, 2022)
• Raymond Skinner, Rower, born in Dunedin
• Ken Ballantyne, Athlete, born in India (died: November 10, 2016)
• Elisabeth Speiser, Opera singer, born in Zürich
• Roswitha März, Mathematician, born in Varnsdorf
• Elsa Noemí Grassano, Psychoanalyst, born in Juan José Paso (died: October 7, 2017)
• Preben Terndrup Pedersen, Professor, born in Skive
• Hildoberto Carneiro de Oliveira, Physician, born in Boca do Acre (died: June 8, 2020)
• Георгій Іванович Шевцов, Painter, born in Manevychi Raion
• Fritz Peter Seitz, Teacher, and Writer, born in Stuttgart
• Зоя Георгиевна Загороднева, Soviet leader in agriculture, born in Moscow
• Анатоль Мікалаевіч Бычак, Party and state official of the BSSR, born in Anufravičy (died: January 1, 2011)
• Dieter Eidmann, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Wuppertal (died: May 27, 2017)
• Benno Ohnesorg, Peace activist, and Student, born in Hanover (died: June 2, 1967)

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What happened on October 15, 1940

• Charlie Chaplin's anti-fascist comedy The Great Dictator premieres in New York City, becoming his most financially successful work.

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October 15, 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 15, 1958
• India: October 15, 1958
• Philippines: October 15, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1958
• Canada: October 15, 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 15, 1955
• India: October 15, 1956
• Philippines: October 15, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1957
• Canada: October 15, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: October 15, 1956
• India: October 15, 1958
• Philippines: October 15, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1957
• Canada: October 15, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: October 15, 1958
• India: October 15, 1960
• Philippines: October 15, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1961
• Canada: October 15, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 15, 1956
• India: October 15, 1958
• Philippines: October 15, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1956
• Canada: October 15, 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 15, 1958
• India: October 15, 1961
• Philippines: October 15, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1958
• Canada: October 15, 1958

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

• United States: October 15, 1961
• India: October 15, 1961
• Philippines: October 15, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1958
• Canada: October 15, 1959

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

• India: October 15, 1958
• Canada: October 15, 1959
• United States: October 15, 1961
• Philippines: October 15, 1961
• United Kingdom: October 15, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 15, 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 15, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 297 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Ketu conjunction Sun
  Exact: 01 January, 2024
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 20 February, 2024
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 01 March, 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 opposition Mercury
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Mars aspects Sun
  Exact: 20 April, 2024
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 20 May, 2024
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 19 June, 2024
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 09 July, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Moon
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 07 October, 2024
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 07 October, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 27 October, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  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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