Born on 8 July, 1942 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

83 years, 2 months, 8 days

Your next birthday is 294 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

189th day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

VIII-VII-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 03:50 Sunset: 20:20

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on July 8, 1942

Born on July 8, 1942 : You are a steady builder with an unexpected spark

You value security and comfort — practical, disciplined, and quietly ambitious.
Strong emotional needs meet strict self-control: Venus, Saturn and Uranus all touch your Moon.
Your mind favors money, property and clear plans — great for business, real estate and research.
Love is loyal but sometimes delayed; family ties shape your purpose and growth.

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Yearly Predictions

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on July 8, 1942

Gerd Meyer, University teacher, and Political scientist, born in Berlin
Louis Schweitzer, Official, and Businessperson, born in Geneva
Günter Schrempp, Politician, born in Freiburg im Breisgau
Helga Gesche, Historian of classical antiquity, Numismatist, and University teacher, born in Dessau
Jo Vliex, Conductor, and Composer, born in Heerlen
Phil Gramm, University teacher, Economist, Entrepreneur, Politician, and Writer, born in Fort Moore
Shunpei Yamazaki, Engineer, born in Japan
Georges Ginesta, Politician, born in Saint-Raphaël
Pierre Lantos, Astrophysicist, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine (died: March 1, 2007)
Șerban Foarță, Journalist, Playwright, Translator, and Poet, born in Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Shigeaki Saegusa, Musicologist, and Composer, born in Hyōgo Prefecture
Vincenzo Casillo, Mobster, born in San Giuseppe Vesuviano (died: January 29, 1983)
Alessandro Portelli, Literary historian, Blogger, Literary critic, Music critic, and University teacher, born in Rome
Cesare Lanza, Journalist, and Writer, born in Cosenza
Ettore Asticelli, Poet, born in Lodi (died: February 7, 2001)
Narciso Pezzotti, Association football coach, and Association football player, born in Offanengo
Pier Luigi Celli, Entrepreneur, born in Verucchio
Rudolf Fruntov, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Kungur (died: May 15, 2015)
Baldev Raj Gupta, Linguist, and Author, born in Chhamal, Sialkot District, British India
Charles Howard Schmid Jr., Serial killer, born in Tucson (died: March 30, 1975)
El Supremo, Professional wrestler, born in Jalisco (died: May 3, 2010)
Hans Gedda, Photographer, born in Flen
Meral Taygun, Actor, born in Turkey
Janice Pennington, Model, and Playboy Playmate, born in Seattle
Matti Sundberg, Businessperson, born in Pietarsaari
John Helm, Sports commentator, born in Baildon, West Riding of Yorkshire
Libby Kosmala, Sport shooter, Athletics competitor, and Swimmer, born in Adelaide
Otto Penzler, Journalist, born in Germany
Peter Van Riper, Sound artist, and Composer, born in Detroit (died: November 18, 1998)
Tom Brophy, Rugby league player, and Rugby union player, born in Liverpool
Carlos Vásquez, Basketball player, born in Lima (died: July 24, 1984)
Emilio Alonso Sarmiento, Trade unionist, Economist, and Politician, born in Palma de Mallorca
Bernard Hall, Association football player, born in Bath
Rinzō Hayashiya, Rakugoka, born in Chiba Prefecture (died: March 3, 2010)
Kazuhiro Horikawa, Politician, born in Hyōgo Prefecture (died: August 4, 2004)
Katsuko Ogawa, Actor, born in Kobe
Олег Петрович Федорів, Painter, born in Kryve
IGK Manila, Retired Major General, Sports Manager, Director, born in Singaraja
Marianne Sandels, Translator, and Librarian, born in Stockholm
Dominique Schneidre, Psychoanalyst, and Writer, born in Boulogne-Billancourt
Thomas Philipose, Military personnel, born in Kerala (died: June 8, 2018)
Sindre Eide, Priest, and Writer, born in Stavanger
Muhammad Fudoli, Writer, born in Sumenep (died: November 6, 2007)
Alicia Arellano Tapia, Politician, born in Magdalena de Kino (died: April 18, 2021)
Amir Hussin Hamsain, Swimmer, born in Maimbung
Wolfgang Pompe, Materials scientist, University teacher, and Physicist, born in Stralsund
Michael H. Walsh, American manager, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), born in Binghamton (died: May 6, 1994)
Nikola Savov, Boxer, born in Sliven
Andrei Ioanovici, Ice hockey player, born in Miercurea Ciuc
Janos Farkas, Aristocrat, born in Budapest
Maria Alexeyevna Gnatenko, Seamstress, born in Voronezh Oblast
Václav Abrahám, Radiologist, Oncologist, and Physician, born in Brno
Derek Jago, Sailor, born in Cork
Ramon Cervantes Sr., Politician, born in San Antonio (died: July 2, 2014)
Richard Auernheimer, Politician, born in Trostberg (died: April 5, 2024)
Лідзія Аляксееўна Манакова, Theatrical director, and Drama teacher, born in Makarovo
Antoni Weigt, Journalist, Publisher, and Editor, born in Pobitno (died: February 12, 2003)
Vibeke Valeur, Child actor, and Nurse, born in Hellerup (died: March 16, 1979)
Elizabeth Ann Nalley, Chemist, born in Catron

What happened on July 8, 1942

Turkish Prime Minister Refik Saydam died in office, succeeded briefly by Ahmet Fikri Tüzer.

July 8, 1942 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1942 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: July 8, 1960
India: July 8, 1960
Philippines: July 8, 1960
United Kingdom: July 8, 1960
Canada: July 8, 1960

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: July 8, 1957
India: July 8, 1958
Philippines: July 8, 1958
United Kingdom: July 8, 1959
Canada: July 8, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: July 8, 1958
India: July 8, 1960
Philippines: July 8, 1960
United Kingdom: July 8, 1959
Canada: July 8, 1958

Full Driving License

United States: July 8, 1960
India: July 8, 1962
Philippines: July 8, 1960
United Kingdom: July 8, 1963
Canada: July 8, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: July 8, 1958
India: July 8, 1960
Philippines: July 8, 1958
United Kingdom: July 8, 1958
Canada: July 8, 1958

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: July 8, 1960
India: July 8, 1963
Philippines: July 8, 1960
United Kingdom: July 8, 1960
Canada: July 8, 1960

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

United States: July 8, 1963
India: July 8, 1963
Philippines: July 8, 1960
United Kingdom: July 8, 1960
Canada: July 8, 1961

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

India: July 8, 1960
Canada: July 8, 1961
United States: July 8, 1963
Philippines: July 8, 1963
United Kingdom: July 8, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 8, 1988

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

July 8, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
Your next birthday is 294 days away.

Ephemeris for July 8, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on July 8, 2025	Secondary Progressions for July 8, 2025
Sun	15 Cancer 28	16 Cancer 22	5 Libra 29
Moon	18 Taurus 13	16 Sagittarius 23	0 Gemini 50
Mercury	24 Gemini 22	11 Leo 50	25 Libra 58
Venus	12 Gemini 11	4 Gemini 1	23 Virgo 8
Mars	14 Leo 57	12 Virgo 1	7 Libra 43
Jupiter	6 Cancer 12	6 Cancer 28	22 Cancer 3
Saturn	7 Gemini 47	1 Aries 48	12 Gemini 48
Uranus	2 Gemini 59	0 Gemini 4	4 Gemini 26
Neptune	27 Virgo 21	2 Aries 10	29 Virgo 51
Pluto	4 Leo 47	2 Aquarius 58	6 Leo 54
Rahu	6 Virgo 52	21 Pisces 31	2 Virgo 28
Ketu	6 Pisces 52	21 Virgo 31	2 Pisces 28

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025

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