Born on 17 October, 1940 (Thursday)

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Personality Traits for people born on October 17, 1940

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Some famous persons born on October 17, 1940

• Marion Michael, Film actor, and Television presenter, born in Königsberg (died: October 13, 2007)
• Bernd Bonwetsch, Historian of Eastern Europe, University teacher, and Historian, born in Berlin (died: October 13, 2017)
• Eckhard Meise, Historian, born in Hanau
• Víctor Manuel Pérez Rojas, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Las Mercedes del Llano (died: November 12, 2019)
• Stephen Kovacevich, Pianist, and Conductor, born in San Pedro
• Hedi Wyss, Journalist, Translator, and Writer, born in Bern
• Ulrich Rastemborski, Politician, born in Berlin (died: June 24, 1994)
• Józef Wysocki, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Jartypory
• Jürgen Abraham, Entrepreneur, born in Cuxhaven
• Guram Sharadze, Philologist, Historian, and Politician, born in Gurianta (died: May 20, 2007)
• Harry Heijnen, Association football player, born in Venlo (died: March 18, 2015)
• Narciso Ventalló, Field hockey player, born in Terrassa (died: December 22, 2018)
• Andrei Vassiljevitš Krivošapkin, Writer, born in Sebyan-Kyuyol
• Геннадий Сергеевич Рубцов, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of Crimea, born in Kormilovka
• B. T. Collins, Soldier, and Politician, born in Mount Vernon (died: March 19, 1993)
• Carlos Heller, Banker, and Politician, born in Villa Domínguez
• Jim Smith, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Sheffield (died: December 10, 2019)
• Joan Wagnon, Politician, born in Texarkana
• Little Joe, Singer, born in Bee County
• יוסף (יוסי) אבישר, Film director, and Writer, born in Jerusalem
• Hagit Benziman, Children's writer, Psychologist, Poet, and Writer, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Peter V. E. McClintock, Physicist, born in Omagh
• Robert Griffith, Historian, born in Atlanta, United States (died: January 25, 2011)
• Thomas Williams, Cartoonist, born in Stockton-on-Tees (died: May 8, 2002)
• Yozo Yokota, Jurist, Professor, and Lawyer, born in New York City (died: June 12, 2019)
• Ewa Mirowska, Actor, born in Kraków
• Castrinho, Actor, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Jonna Hjerl, Actor, born in Hellerup
• Mihai Coșcodan, Politician, born in Năpădeni (died: April 29, 2016)
• Валерий Сергеевич Сорокин, Scientist, born in Polyarny (died: January 25, 2006)
• John Ross, Politician, born in Melbourne (died: September 6, 2003)
• Yozar Anwar, Journalist, born in Sungai Penuh, Kerinci, Jambi (died: January 1, 1999)
• Roger Chappot, Ice hockey player, born in Martigny (died: April 7, 2020)
• Роман Прокопович Петрук, Painter, born in Rudniki
• Rab Nawaz, Cricketer, and Cricket umpire, born in Lahore
• Terry Day, Saxophonist, and Percussionist, born in Hemel Hempstead
• Eduard Alekseevich Kuraev, Theoretical physicist, University teacher, and Physicist, born in Apsheronsk (died: March 4, 2014)
• Paolo Armaroli, Politician, born in Rome
• Leri Alimonaki, Critic, and Writer, born in Tbilisi
• Lars Ander, Businessperson, born in Karlstad (died: October 12, 2015)
• Γιάννης Σμυρναίος, Actor, born in Athens (died: March 1, 2019)
• Carlos Fernando Filgueras de Magalhães, Writer, born in Paratinga (died: November 3, 2009)
• Juraj Stern, University teacher, and Economist, born in Bratislava
• Jette Lundbo Levy, Writer, born in Copenhagen (died: March 8, 2012)
• Joan Fuguet Sans, Art historian, born in Barberà de la Conca
• Daniel Eral, Association football player, born in Lima
• Eric Barnes, Rugby league player, born in Sydney (died: June 27, 2019)
• Valeri Tatintsian, Stomatologist, born in Baku
• Nina Király, Academic, and Writer, born in Moscow (died: June 9, 2018)
• Helmut Herwanger, High school teacher, and Physical education teacher, born in Bergisch Gladbach (died: September 22, 2014)
• Ivan Chadima, Manager, born in Prague
• Jiří Andrlík, High school teacher, born in Zlín
• Alicia Tomás Jiménez, Vedette, Bullfighter, Singer, and Actor, born in Barcelona (died: January 31, 2021)
• Krystyna Ostrowska, University teacher, and Psychologist, born in Warsaw (died: March 27, 2023)
• Francesc Alborch, Dub actor, Translator, and Playwright, born in Montaverner

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What happened on October 17, 1940

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 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

• October 17, 2025 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 299 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024

Transits for 2024

• Saturn sextile Moon
  Exact: 11 January, 2024
• Mars square Jupiter
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 01 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 11 March, 2024
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 March, 2024
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 21 March, 2024
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 31 March, 2024
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 10 May, 2024
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 30 May, 2024
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 29 June, 2024
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 09 July, 2024
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 19 July, 2024
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 08 August, 2024
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 07 September, 2024
• Mars square Mars
  Exact: 17 September, 2024
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 17 October, 2024
• Saturn sextile Saturn
  Exact: 27 October, 2024
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 16 November, 2024
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 26 November, 2024

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

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