Born on 23 August, 1947 (Saturday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
78 years, 24 days
Your next birthday is 340 days away.
Life Path Number
7
Numerology
Day of the Week
Saturday
235th day of the year 1947.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Pig (猪)
Roman Numerals
XXIII-VIII-MCMXLVII
LXXVIII years old
Timings
Sunrise: 04:55 Sunset: 19:10
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 23, 1947
Born on August 23, 1947 : A quiet strategist who turns private wisdom into public strength
- Life path 7, Birth number 5: You seek depth and value freedom in how you learn and act.
- Career focus: Sun, Mercury and Venus in the 10th house from the Moon — reputation, communication and work shape your life.
- Intensity & change: Mars and Uranus in the 8th house — resilience, sudden shifts, and interest in mysteries or shared resources.
- Karmic relationships: Rahu in the 7th and Moon’s South Node conjunct the Moon — repeating partnership patterns that ask for new choices.
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Yearly Predictions
The year 2025 promises to be a year of transformation and growth for you, dear soul. You'll find yourself embracing new challenges and opportunities, while also reflecting on the past and letting go of what no longer serves you. The first half of the year will be a time of intense activity and competition. You'll feel motivated to take on new projects and push yourself to the limit. Your hard work will pay off, and you'll see your efforts rewarded with success. However, it's important to remember to take breaks and avoid overexerting yourself. The second half of the year...
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Some famous persons born on August 23, 1947
- Walter Guggenberger, Politician, born in Landeck
- Linda Thompson, Singer, born in London
- Terje Rypdal, Recording artist, Jazz musician, Jazz guitarist, Guitarist, Singer, and Composer, born in Oslo
- Willy Russell, Composer, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Whiston
- Maurice Rabinowicz, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Ixelles - Elsene
- Udo Pasterny, Bookseller, and Writer, born in Kiel
- Werner Walzer, Association football player, born in Sankt Veit an der Gölsen
- Jerzy Satanowski, Director, Theatrical director, Film score composer, Conductor, and Composer, born in Warsaw
- Julius Redling, Politician, and Judge, born in Ettlingen
- Susanne Beck, Film actor, Television actor, Audio drama actor, and Actor, born in Hamburg
- Gerrit Patist, Sculptor, born in De Bilt (died: August 2, 2005)
- Lex Schoenmaker, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in The Hague
- Peter Gomez, University teacher, and Economist, born in St. Gallen
- David Robb, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in London
- Albert Larmour, Association football player, born in Belfast
- Cindy Noe, Politician, born in St. Louis
- Frano Kršinić, Marine biologist, and Biologist, born in Lumbarda
- George F. Walker, Author, and Screenwriter, born in Toronto
- Jay Nady, Boxer, and Boxing referee, born in Dubuque
- John Olson, Poet, born in Minneapolis
- David Meir Druckman, Rabbi, born in Jerusalem
- Ken Desjardine, Ice hockey player, born in Toronto
- László Hajdu, Economist, and Politician, born in Vésztő
- Rex Allen, Jr., Songwriter, and Singer, born in Chicago
- Rowena Wallace, Actor, born in Coventry
- Tadeusz Niwiński, Computer scientist, and Author, born in Włocławek
- Miyuki Ichijō, Radio personality, Seiyū, Singer, and Actor, born in Mizusawa (died: October 24, 2023)
- Nina Mikhailovna Burmistrova, Poet, born in Ishimbay
- Maria Drăgan, Singer, born in Bălăurești (died: October 6, 1986)
- Goran Sultanović, Film actor, Television actor, and Stage actor, born in Zemun
- Jill O'Hara, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Warren
- Aleksey Agafonov, Military personnel, born in Tyumen, Russia
- Orest Ołeksijowycz Oleksyszyn, Journalist, born in Ivano-Frankivsk (died: May 18, 2011)
- Uladzimir Khadasevich, Inventor, Politician, and Engineer, born in Aĺchaviec
- Estela Telerman, Pianist, born in Buenos Aires
- Wolfgang Weidner, University teacher, born in Herford
- Michael Düsing, Non-fiction writer, and Local historian, born in Colmnitz (died: November 21, 2020)
- Abul Kalam Abdul Momen, Diplomat, born in Sylhet
- Jean-Jacques Defaix, Businessperson, born in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
- Wim van der Leegte, Entrepreneur, born in Nuenen (died: November 19, 2023)
- Michael Franz Reinhold Popović, Physician, born in Fulda
- Manike Attanayake, Film actor, born in Kandy
- Сергій Леонідович Калитко, Historian, born in Kalynivka
- Andres Taimla, Sportsperson, and Politician, born in Kuressaare (died: January 3, 2022)
- Miguel Ángel Olaviaga, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Pascanas, Córdoba
- Serge Dangain, Clarinetist, born in Hersin-Coupigny
- Վյաչեսլավ Արշավիրի Եդիգարյան, Pedagogue, Musician, and Pianist, born in Baku
- Nobutaka Tanaka, Politician, born in Kumamoto Prefecture
What happened on August 23, 1947
- Dimitrios Maximos, the prime minister of Greece, resigns.
August 23, 1947 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1947 belongs to the Baby Boomers 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 23, 1965
- India: August 23, 1965
- Philippines: August 23, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1965
- Canada: August 23, 1965
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 23, 1962
- India: August 23, 1963
- Philippines: August 23, 1963
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1964
- Canada: August 23, 1963
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 23, 1963
- India: August 23, 1965
- Philippines: August 23, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1964
- Canada: August 23, 1963
Full Driving License
- United States: August 23, 1965
- India: August 23, 1967
- Philippines: August 23, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1968
- Canada: August 23, 1965
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 23, 1963
- India: August 23, 1965
- Philippines: August 23, 1963
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1963
- Canada: August 23, 1963
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 23, 1965
- India: August 23, 1968
- Philippines: August 23, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1965
- Canada: August 23, 1965
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 23, 1968
- India: August 23, 1968
- Philippines: August 23, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1965
- Canada: August 23, 1966
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 23, 1965
- Canada: August 23, 1966
- United States: August 23, 1968
- Philippines: August 23, 1968
- United Kingdom: August 23, 1965
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 23, 1993
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 23, 2026 is on a Sunday.
- Your next birthday is 340 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 23, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29 Leo 17 | 0 Virgo 24 | 16 Scorpio 1 |
| Moon | 26 Scorpio 33 | 0 Virgo 27 | 2 Libra 6 |
| Mercury | 23 Leo 19 | 12 Leo 34 | 8 Scorpio 37 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 12 | 27 Cancer 7 | 3 Sagittarius 19 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 7 | 10 Libra 17 | 20 Leo 45 |
| Jupiter | 19 Scorpio 42 | 16 Cancer 16 | 3 Sagittarius 21 |
| Saturn | 15 Leo 5 | 0 Aries 28 | 22 Leo 32 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 30 | 1 Gemini 24 | 25 Gemini 36 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 4 | 1 Aries 33 | 11 Libra 49 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 28 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 14 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 44 | 19 Pisces 5 | 23 Taurus 36 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 44 | 19 Virgo 5 | 23 Scorpio 36 |
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