Born on 18 October, 1940 (Friday)

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Personality Traits for people born on October 18, 1940

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Some famous persons born on October 18, 1940

• James Raschke, Professional wrestler, and Amateur wrestler, born in Omaha
• Cynthia Weil, Songwriter, and Composer, born in New York City (died: June 1, 2023)
• Talitha Getty, Model, Socialite, and Actor, born in Mojokerto (died: July 11, 1971)
• Győző Kulcsár, Fencer, born in Budapest (died: September 19, 2018)
• Uzi Even, Activist, Human rights activist, University teacher, Pedagogue, Chemist, Physicist, and Politician, born in Haifa
• Martin Mulligan, Tennis player, born in Sydney
• Franz Grundwalt, Politician, born in Vienna
• Jacques Higelin, Recording artist, Film actor, Singer-songwriter, Singer, and Actor, born in Brou-sur-Chantereine (died: April 6, 2018)
• Klaus Martin Girardet, University teacher, and Historian, born in Koblenz
• H. B. Halicki, Film producer, Film director, Stunt performer, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Dunkirk (died: August 20, 1989)
• Ruth Wagner, Politician, born in Wolfskehlen
• Carl von Essen, Fencer, born in Jönköping (died: November 11, 2021)
• Werner Kieser, Author, and Entrepreneur, born in Bergdietikon (died: May 19, 2021)
• André van Middelkoop, Sport cyclist, born in Rotterdam
• Christian Dutoit, Journalist, born in Rabat (died: September 5, 2021)
• Françoise Barret-Ducrocq, University teacher, born in Paris
• Maryvonne Le Berre, Geographer, born in Nantes (died: October 18, 2012)
• Michel Crespin, Theatrical director, born in 15th arrondissement of Paris (died: September 8, 2014)
• Philippe Boulanger, Mathematician, and Physicist, born in Paris
• Vyacheslav Pershin, Association football player, born in Gyzylarbat (died: August 27, 2008)
• Никола́й Никола́евич Соло́мин, Painter, born in Moscow
• Aleksandr Starovoitov, Military personnel, born in Balashov (died: July 17, 2021)
• Bruce Shriver, University teacher, Engineer, and Computer scientist, born in Buffalo
• David Fairrington, Painter, born in Fort Lewis
• Dennis Keating, Association football player, born in Cork
• Orçun Sonat, Actor, born in Samsun (died: February 24, 2007)
• Onur Öymen, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Kadıköy
• Oral Sander, Academic, born in Ankara (died: September 10, 1995)
• Paran Bandopadhyay, Television actor, and Actor, born in Jashore District
• Henri Lopez, Association football player, born in Marseille
• Juan Antonio Letamendia, Writer, born in San Sebastián (died: December 24, 2019)
• Nikolay Nikolaev, Actor, born in Silistra (died: March 6, 2018)
• Sergiu Tiberiu Chiriacescu, Academic, born in Unirea (died: January 19, 2010)
• Juri Subarew, Ski jumper, born in Yekaterinburg
• Raymond Strother, Journalist, Businessperson, and Writer, born in Port Arthur (died: January 1, 2022)
• Iván de la Maza, Politician, born in Talcahuano
• Vadym Kachur, Coach, born in Kherson (died: June 17, 2018)
• Michael T. Hinkemeyer, Journalist, Professor, Military personnel, and Writer, born in St. Cloud (died: November 28, 2019)
• Dominik Steiger, Prose writer, Visual artist, Painter, Musician, Poet, and Writer, born in Vienna (died: January 12, 2014)
• Anton Srbecký, Association football player, born in Vrchoslavice
• S. K. Pichorides, Mathematician, born in Athens (died: June 18, 1992)
• Leonid Nikolaev, Conductor, born in Arzamas (died: July 26, 2009)
• Michael Alder, Architect, born in Ziefen (died: June 12, 2000)
• Vadim Georgievich Zilov, Scientist, born in Moscow
• Yoshika Oniki, Entomologist, and Ornithologist, born in Marília
• Recha Jungmann, Film actor, Film producer, Director, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Bad Kreuznach
• Dino Costantini, Equestrian, born in San Ginesio
• Marcela Černačová, Dancer, Ballet master, Ballet dancer, and Actor, born in České Budějovice (died: April 18, 2013)
• Sabine Groenewold, Publisher, born in Hamburg
• Tomáš Blažek, Biophysicist, and Physician, born in Prague (died: December 29, 2004)
• Wulf von Restorff, Professor, and Familienhistoriker, born in Frankfurt
• Anna Krystyna Cendrier, Architect, born in Warsaw (died: August 28, 2012)
• Нодар Папелишвили, Association football player, born in Tskhinvali (died: September 4, 2019)
• József Szabó, Linguist, born in Nagykónyi (died: January 12, 2021)
• Панкратов Николай Иванович, бригадир, born in Байглычево
• Nobuko Ueda de Franceschi Vieira, Businessperson, born in Bastos
• Martha Andrade Barbosa Marinho, Educator, born in Barretos
• Bohuslav Špinar, Bank officer, born in Žďár nad Sázavou
• Karl Meyer-Hentschel, Jurist, born in Andernach (died: May 27, 2008)
• Vlasta Kocmanová, Nurse, and Poet, born in Přerov nad Labem

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What happened on October 18, 1940

• WWII: Thirty-two ships sunk from Convoys SC 7 and HX 79 by a German wolfpack, including Otto Kretschmer, Günther Prien, and Joachim Schepke.

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October 18, 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 18, 1958
• India: October 18, 1958
• Philippines: October 18, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1958
• Canada: October 18, 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 18, 1955
• India: October 18, 1956
• Philippines: October 18, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1957
• Canada: October 18, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: October 18, 1956
• India: October 18, 1958
• Philippines: October 18, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1957
• Canada: October 18, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: October 18, 1958
• India: October 18, 1960
• Philippines: October 18, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1961
• Canada: October 18, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 18, 1956
• India: October 18, 1958
• Philippines: October 18, 1956
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1956
• Canada: October 18, 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 18, 1958
• India: October 18, 1961
• Philippines: October 18, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1958
• Canada: October 18, 1958

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

• United States: October 18, 1961
• India: October 18, 1961
• Philippines: October 18, 1958
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1958
• Canada: October 18, 1959

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

• India: October 18, 1958
• Canada: October 18, 1959
• United States: October 18, 1961
• Philippines: October 18, 1961
• United Kingdom: October 18, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 18, 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 18, 2025 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 237 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Moon
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 18 October, 2025

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

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