Born on 26 August, 1942 (Wednesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 26, 1942

Born on August 26, 1942 : You turn change into steady, useful gain

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Some famous persons born on August 26, 1942

• Adelheid Schreiner, Politician, born in Kirchheim unter Teck
• John E. Blaha, Aircraft pilot, Military officer, and Astronaut, born in San Antonio
• Hubert Raudaschl, Sailor, born in Sankt Gilgen
• Kirk Morris, Film actor, Model, and Film producer, born in Venice
• Benoît Cardon de Lichtbuer, Diplomat, born in Ixelles - Elsene
• Bruno O. Braun, University teacher, born in Bietigheim-Bissingen
• Dennis Turner, Baron Bilston, Politician, born in Bradley (died: February 25, 2014)
• Heinrich J. F. Reinhardt, Theologian, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Herne (died: October 21, 2020)
• Klaus Haacker, Theologian, and University teacher, born in Wiesbaden
• Michael Gebühr, Prehistorian, Voice actor, Archaeologist, University teacher, and Child actor, born in Berlin (died: July 7, 2021)
• Wendelin Boch-Galhau, Entrepreneur, and Farmer, born in Mettlach
• Lia Hinten, Athletics competitor, born in Tilburg (died: April 26, 2021)
• Carol M. Bundy, Serial killer, and Singer, born in United States of America (died: December 9, 2003)
• Claude Péloquin, Novelist, Songwriter, Poet, and Writer, born in Montreal (died: November 25, 2018)
• Helge Fiskaa, Professor, and Architect, born in Byglandsfjord (died: September 6, 2023)
• Jean-Pierre Vincent, Theatrical director, Theatre manager, Pedagogue, Translator, and Actor, born in Juvisy-sur-Orge (died: November 5, 2020)
• Roland Pierroz, Cook, born in Martigny (died: April 7, 2015)
• Yevgeniy Zagorulko, Athletics competitor, and Coach, born in Tyrma (died: April 3, 2021)
• Mike Watterson, Snooker player, born in Chesterfield (died: March 8, 2019)
• Charles Cantor, Geneticist, born in Brooklyn
• Chow Kwai Lam, Association football coach, and Association football player, born in Malaysia (died: July 16, 2018)
• Artemio Alisio, Sculptor, born in Soledad, Provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina (died: February 10, 2006)
• Esteban Tomic, Diplomat, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Santiago (died: March 25, 2022)
• Rich Wardner, Politician, Coach, and Teacher, born in Bismarck
• Hans Kurzweil, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Graz (died: July 4, 2014)
• Midori Uematsu, Scholar of English and American literature, and Translator, born in Saitama Prefecture
• Virgil Petrescu, Researcher, Engineer, and Politician, born in Ploiești
• H. Edward Flentje, Teacher, born in Bluff City
• Hideki Tomizawa, Journalist, born in Maebashi
• Peter Bizer, Writer, born in Vienna
• Raffaele Piras, Long jumper, born in Quartucciu (died: December 4, 2014)
• Vaqif Əbdülqasımov, Pedagogue, born in Aghdam District (died: January 1, 2014)
• Anthony Bulloch, Classical scholar, born in London (died: May 26, 2014)
• Lennart Rydberg, Politician, and Writer, born in Gustav Vasa parish
• Claude Dryburgh, Model maker, and Miner, born in Loos-en-Gohelle (died: November 2, 2018)
• Michael Musgrave, Editor, University teacher, and Writer, born in London
• Asymkul Adybaevna Bayetova, Ballet dancer, born in Bishkek (died: February 10, 2019)
• Stanislav Štícha, Actor, born in Prague (died: January 31, 2011)
• Олександр Сергійович Тимофеєв, Football player, born in Kyiv
• Deogratias Mbiku, Catholic priest, born in Kilwa District (died: April 4, 2021)
• Maurizio Cinelli, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Agugliano

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What happened on August 26, 1942

• Japanese forces defeat the Australian Maroubra Force at Isurava, delaying actions on the Kokoda Track.

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August 26, 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: August 26, 1960
• India: August 26, 1960
• Philippines: August 26, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1960
• Canada: August 26, 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: August 26, 1957
• India: August 26, 1958
• Philippines: August 26, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1959
• Canada: August 26, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 26, 1958
• India: August 26, 1960
• Philippines: August 26, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1959
• Canada: August 26, 1958

Full Driving License

• United States: August 26, 1960
• India: August 26, 1962
• Philippines: August 26, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1963
• Canada: August 26, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 26, 1958
• India: August 26, 1960
• Philippines: August 26, 1958
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1958
• Canada: August 26, 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: August 26, 1960
• India: August 26, 1963
• Philippines: August 26, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1960
• Canada: August 26, 1960

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

• United States: August 26, 1963
• India: August 26, 1963
• Philippines: August 26, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1960
• Canada: August 26, 1961

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

• India: August 26, 1960
• Canada: August 26, 1961
• United States: August 26, 1963
• Philippines: August 26, 1963
• United Kingdom: August 26, 1960

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 26, 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

• August 26, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 343 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Sun
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 27 November, 2025

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

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