Born on 17 October, 1943 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Libra
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
81 years, 10 months, 29 days
Your next birthday is 31 days away.
Life Path Number
8
Numerology
Day of the Week
Sunday
290th day of the year 1943.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Roman Numerals
XVII-X-MCMXLIII
LXXXI years old
Timings
Sunrise: 06:24 Sunset: 17:07
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on October 17, 1943
Born on October 17, 1943 : You are an effective heart — steady, warm and quietly in charge.
- Life path 8: strong drive for responsibility, money, and leadership.
- Emotionally intense: Mars and Uranus conjunct your Moon give quick courage and sudden feelings.
- Home-loving creative: Venus in the 4th and Mercury/Neptune in the 5th favor comfort, reading and creative play.
- Disciplined with an edge: Saturn in the 2nd grounds resources but can make you strict or unforgiving under stress.
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Some famous persons born on October 17, 1943
- Tadey Eder, Theatrical director, and Drama teacher, born in Lviv (died: December 16, 2023)
- Catfish Collins, Guitarist, and Musician, born in Cincinnati (died: August 6, 2010)
- Margie Sudre, Politician, and Physician, born in Vinh
- Claus Ludwig Jäger, Politician, born in Schaumburg (Rinteln)
- Manfred Treml, University teacher, and Historian, born in Eggenfelden
- Melchior Bürgin, Rowing coach, and Rower, born in Eptingen
- Michael Reeves, Director, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in London Borough of Sutton (died: February 11, 1969)
- Thomas Wagner, Politician, born in Zürich
- Gerrit van Bakel, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Ysselsteyn (died: November 18, 1984)
- Jacques Mercier, Radio personality, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Mouscron
- Godert van Colmjon, Journalist, and Singer, born in Amersfoort (died: January 11, 2009)
- Frank Walker, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Jersey
- Jeff Congdon, Basketball player, born in Garden Grove
- Shodi Shabdolov, Politician, born in Khorugh (died: October 19, 2023)
- Barbara Hyland, Politician, born in Orange
- Charles R. Hawkins, Politician, born in Danville
- Elaine Taylor, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Hemel Hempstead
- Gregory de Polnay, Television actor, and Actor, born in London
- Ciro Fogliatta, Musician, born in Rosario
- Hiroshi Minatoya, Judoka, born in Toyama Prefecture (died: June 15, 2016)
- Ian Chubb, Neuroscientist, and Professor, born in Melbourne
- Henry Ramos Allup, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Valencia
- Perry J. Kaufman, Writer, born in New York City
- Rob Johnson, Politician, born in London
- Vilma Socorro Martínez, Diplomat, Politician, and Lawyer, born in San Antonio
- Percival de Souza, Journalist, born in Braúna
- Shūhei Noma, Announcer, born in Tokyo
- Pekka Himanka, Singer, born in Kalajoki
- Любомир Клисуров, Photographer, born in Sofia
- Sabrina Scharf, Television actor, Politician, Lawyer, and Actor, born in Delphos
- Valerie Morgan, Sprinter, born in Auckland
- Antonio Roberto Cabrera, Association football player, born in Buenos Aires
- Susan Davenny-Wyner, Opera singer, and Conductor, born in New Haven
- Hanns-Kristian Rjosk, Gynaecologist, and Physician, born in Görlitz (died: January 1, 2007)
- Christer Salsing, Military personnel, born in Stockholm
- Yannis Dounias, Singer, born in Athens
- Amaryllis Garnett, Actor, born in St Pancras (died: May 6, 1973)
- Xızır Taxtamışev, Writer, born in Ersakon
- Munawwar Hussain, Cricketer, born in Hyderabad
- William M. Aldrich, Producer, Film crew member, Film producer, and Actor, born in Los Angeles (died: August 31, 2006)
- Miklós Holló, Cross-country skier, born in Jászberény
- Hanna Sahlfeld-Singer, Politician, born in Flawil
- Manuel Augusto Mariel, Military aviation officer, and Combat pilot, born in San Juan Province (died: October 6, 2019)
- Gerhard Luf, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Vienna
- Світлана Василівна Глущенко, Painter, born in Petrykivka (died: April 12, 2000)
- František Plička, Regional writer, and Chronicler, born in Volyně
- Phạm Văn Lắm, Football Player, Coach, and Travel Agency Driver, born in Bạc Liêu Province, French Indochina (died: February 5, 2012)
- Colin Stevens, Cricketer, born in Christchurch
- Patrick Michel Lascaux, Scientific consultant, born in 17th arrondissement of Paris (died: March 28, 2010)
- Пётр Ива́нович Не́стеров, Bandy referee, Bandy player, and Field hockey player, born in Ulyanovsk (died: October 1, 2018)
- Jason Franci, American football player, born in Fort Bragg (died: October 29, 2018)
- Iván Raisz, Analytical chemist, born in Miskolc
- Yung-Sung Huang, Artist, born in Longtan (died: March 4, 2024)
- Barney de Krijger, New media artist, born in Breda
- Henry Phánor Terán Cabrera, Cultural activist, Essayist, Theatrical director, Playwright, Writer, and Actor, born in Palmira
What happened on October 17, 1943
- German auxiliary cruiser Michel, the last commerce raider, is sunk by a US submarine, ending a chapter of naval warfare.
October 17, 1943 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1943 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, 1961
- India: October 17, 1961
- Philippines: October 17, 1961
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1961
- Canada: October 17, 1961
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: October 17, 1958
- India: October 17, 1959
- Philippines: October 17, 1959
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1960
- Canada: October 17, 1959
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: October 17, 1959
- India: October 17, 1961
- Philippines: October 17, 1961
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1960
- Canada: October 17, 1959
Full Driving License
- United States: October 17, 1961
- India: October 17, 1963
- Philippines: October 17, 1961
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1964
- Canada: October 17, 1961
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: October 17, 1959
- India: October 17, 1961
- Philippines: October 17, 1959
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1959
- Canada: October 17, 1959
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: October 17, 1961
- India: October 17, 1964
- Philippines: October 17, 1961
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1961
- Canada: October 17, 1961
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: October 17, 1964
- India: October 17, 1964
- Philippines: October 17, 1961
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1961
- Canada: October 17, 1962
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: October 17, 1961
- Canada: October 17, 1962
- United States: October 17, 1964
- Philippines: October 17, 1964
- United Kingdom: October 17, 1961
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
November 17, 1989
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 31 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for October 17, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2024 |
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Sun | 22 Libra 58 | 24 Libra 20 | 14 Capricorn 47 |
Moon | 9 Gemini 34 | 20 Aries 48 | 26 Taurus 38 |
Mercury | 7 Libra 16 | 5 Scorpio 26 | 20 Capricorn 52 |
Venus | 11 Virgo 1 | 29 Scorpio 18 | 3 Sagittarius 37 |
Mars | 21 Gemini 23 | 22 Cancer 49 | 4 Gemini 57 |
Jupiter | 22 Leo 2 | 21 Gemini 13 | 25 Leo 58 |
Saturn | 26 Gemini 55 | 13 Pisces 21 | 21 Gemini 49 |
Uranus | 8 Gemini 25 | 26 Taurus 27 | 5 Gemini 24 |
Neptune | 2 Libra 36 | 27 Pisces 48 | 4 Libra 16 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 37 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 8 Leo 5 |
Rahu | 12 Leo 11 | 5 Aries 30 | 7 Leo 54 |
Ketu | 12 Aquarius 11 | 5 Libra 30 | 7 Aquarius 54 |
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