Birthday Analysis - Enter Your Birth Date

Born on 20 January, 1948 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

77 years, 10 months, 18 days

Your next birthday is 42 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Tuesday

20th day of the year 1948.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XX-I-MCMXLVIII

LXXVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:53 Sunset: 16:29

London UTC

January 20, 1948 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 20, 1948: You carry the quiet confidence of a public voice and the curiosity of a lifelong seeker.

Determined and self-reliant: Sun + Mercury in your 10th (from Moon) point to a public role and a steady work voice.
Inner seeker: Life Path Number 7 and Rahu conjunct Moon push you toward study, meaning, and occasional restlessness.
Networks matter: Venus in the 11th brings loyal friends; Mars in the 5th fires creative and romantic sparks.
Deep family roots: Saturn & Pluto in the 4th signal heavy home karma, property ties and slow-but-lasting transformations.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 20, 1948 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on January 20, 1948

Mel Pritchard, Songwriter, and Drummer, born in Oldham (died: January 28, 2004)
Nancy Kress, Science fiction writer, Novelist, and Writer, born in Buffalo
Natan Sharansky, Chess player, Human rights activist, Mathematician, Politician, and Writer, born in Donetsk
Jerry L. Ross, Aircraft pilot, Military officer, and Astronaut, born in Crown Point
Bryan Leung, Television actor, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Hong Kong
Inge Hammarström, Ice hockey player, born in Sundsvall
Freddy Birset, Singer, born in Genk (died: March 9, 2021)
Alain Planès, Musician, and Pianist, born in 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Nigel Williams, Novelist, Playwright, and Screenwriter, born in Cheadle
Ulrich Peck, Politician, born in Brünzow
Georges Hamel, Songwriter, and Singer, born in Sainte‐Françoise (died: February 26, 2014)
Prince Thibaut d'Orléans, Writer, born in Sintra (died: March 23, 1983)
Vincent Violette, Dub actor, and Actor, born in Paris
Παναγιώτης Ψωμιάδης, Athlete, born in Thessaloniki
Nadira Babbar, Film actor, and Actor, born in Mumbai
Geno Silva, Actor, born in Albuquerque (died: May 9, 2020)
Mario Russo, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Lecce (died: June 21, 2017)
Mitsos Dimitriou, Association football player, born in Greece (died: April 18, 2002)
Vyacheslav Prikhodko, Scientist, born in Kaliningrad
Ann-Christine Hagberg, Swimmer, born in Karlstad
Aníbal Pérez, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Santa Cruz
Dave Coskunian, Association football player, born in Samsun
Gabriele Perthes, Swimmer, born in Dessau
Henry Fuchs, Professor, Computer scientist, and Engineer, born in Tokaj
Kęstutis Andziulis, Painter, born in Jieznas
Mok Mareth, Politician, born in Samraŏng District
Prudence Farrow, Film producer, and Writer, born in Los Angeles
Ratan Thiyam, Theatrical director, Choreographer, Composer, and Writer, born in Manipur
Ryszard Setnik, Politician, born in Lublin
Seikō Ryōga, Rikishi, born in Hokkaido
Toshio Katō, Baseball player, born in Miyagino-ku
Satoru Higuchi, Waka poet, and Literary critic, born in Nagano (died: November 24, 2022)
Natsue Washizu, Seiyū, and Singer, born in Ichinomiya
Дмитро Іванович Санагурський, Biophysicist, born in Zhovchiv
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Volker Schönwiese, University teacher, and Psychologist, born in Graz
Radoslav Zelennović, Cultural manager, Editor, University professor, Founder, and Festival director, born in Mitrovica
Shosh Kormush, Photographer, born in Regensburg (died: November 19, 2001)
Joe Tyler, Bobsledder, born in Chicago
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Tuufuli Uperesa, Canadian football player, and American football player, born in American Samoa (died: June 21, 2021)
Agron Islamaj, Physician, born in Tirana
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Jens-Sveinung Wegner, Jurist, and Judge, born in Skien
René Rampnoux, Philosopher, born in Périgueux
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Yoshirō Ichikawa, Child actor, born in Tokyo, Japan (died: June 20, 1993)
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Patrick Sellier, Rower, born in Nogent-sur-Marne
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Josef März, Astronomer, born in Sokolov
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What happened on January 20, 1948

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January 20, 1948 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1948 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: January 20, 1966
India: January 20, 1966
Philippines: January 20, 1966
United Kingdom: January 20, 1966
Canada: January 20, 1966

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: January 20, 1963
India: January 20, 1964
Philippines: January 20, 1964
United Kingdom: January 20, 1965
Canada: January 20, 1964

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: January 20, 1964
India: January 20, 1966
Philippines: January 20, 1966
United Kingdom: January 20, 1965
Canada: January 20, 1964

Full Driving License

United States: January 20, 1966
India: January 20, 1968
Philippines: January 20, 1966
United Kingdom: January 20, 1969
Canada: January 20, 1966

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: January 20, 1964
India: January 20, 1966
Philippines: January 20, 1964
United Kingdom: January 20, 1964
Canada: January 20, 1964

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: January 20, 1966
India: January 20, 1969
Philippines: January 20, 1966
United Kingdom: January 20, 1966
Canada: January 20, 1966

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

United States: January 20, 1969
India: January 20, 1969
Philippines: January 20, 1966
United Kingdom: January 20, 1966
Canada: January 20, 1967

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

India: January 20, 1966
Canada: January 20, 1967
United States: January 20, 1969
Philippines: January 20, 1969
United Kingdom: January 20, 1966

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 20, 1994

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

January 20, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
Your next birthday is 42 days away.

Ephemeris for January 20, 1948

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on January 20, 2025	Secondary Progressions for January 20, 2025
Sun	29 Capricorn 7	0 Aquarius 27	16 Aries 22
Moon	8 Taurus 32	13 Libra 16	9 Pisces 11
Mercury	9 Aquarius 54	17 Capricorn 35	25 Pisces 22
Venus	2 Pisces 40	17 Pisces 14	1 Gemini 49
Mars	6 Virgo 42	24 Cancer 34	18 Leo 27
Jupiter	19 Sagittarius 2	11 Gemini 39	28 Sagittarius 42
Saturn	21 Leo 18	16 Pisces 8	16 Leo 22
Uranus	22 Gemini 48	23 Taurus 19	22 Gemini 43
Neptune	12 Libra 59	27 Pisces 39	11 Libra 29
Pluto	14 Leo 5	1 Aquarius 40	12 Leo 37
Rahu	19 Taurus 48	0 Aries 28	15 Taurus 43
Ketu	19 Scorpio 48	0 Libra 28	15 Scorpio 43

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025

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