Born on 8 May, 1948 (Saturday)

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Personality Traits for people born on May 8, 1948

Born on May 8, 1948 : Life Path 8 — you turn taste and grit into lasting value

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Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise for you, as the cosmos align in your favor. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, commencing from December 2024 to June 2027, activates your ninth house, bringing forth a surge of optimism and a yearning for spiritual growth. This period encourages you to delve deeper into the mysteries of life, explore new philosophies, and embark on journeys that broaden your horizons. Embrace the opportunities for learning and personal development that come your way. The transit of Jupiter through your second house in the first half of 2025 signifies financial stability and material abundance. Your efforts will...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 8, 1948

• Carl Schenkel, Film director, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Bern (died: December 1, 2003)
• Jackie Orszaczky, Jazz musician, Record producer, and Composer, born in Budapest (died: February 3, 2008)
• Norbert Nigbur, Association football player, born in Gelsenkirchen
• Maurizio Nichetti, Director, Film producer, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Milan
• László Maczali, Fencer, Film director, and Cinematographer, born in Budapest
• Julianna Szendrei, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Budapest (died: January 13, 2013)
• Johann-Bernhard Haversath, High school teacher, University teacher, Geographer, and Professor, born in Coesfeld
• M. Petra Articus, Nun, born in Husum
• Hermina van der Hoeven, Sprinter, born in The Hague
• Alain Le Vern, Politician, born in Portsall
• Claude Ferran, Radio personality, born in Mazamet
• Florence Montreynaud, Women's rights activist, born in Reims
• Alberta De Simone, Politician, born in Montella
• Francisco Sérgio Garcia, Basketball player, born in Franca
• Galina Vasilyeva-Shlyapina, Art historian, born in Khakassia
• Don Hutchins, Association football player, born in Middlesbrough
• Dušan Andrić, Association football player, born in Nikšić
• Elmer Fung, University teacher, and Politician, born in Shanghai Municipality, Republic of China (died: September 25, 2021)
• Gamini Lokuge, Politician, born in Piliyandala
• Manuel Araya, Association football player, born in Santiago (died: July 4, 1994)
• Jeffrey Tao, Senior interpreter of the Chinese Interpretation Section, born in Shanghai
• Khalil Jahshan, Academic, born in Nazareth
• Miguel Puente, Baseball player, born in San Luis Potosí
• Red Young, Keyboardist, born in Fort Worth
• Stephen Stohn, Television producer, and Lawyer, born in Denver
• Steve Braun, Baseball player, born in Trenton
• Stanisław Romaniak, Sculptor, and Poet, born in Zakopane (died: June 12, 2018)
• Jan Marcinkiewicz, Correspondence chess player, born in Opole
• Ruth Vatvedt Fjeld, Lexicographer, and Linguist, born in Aremark Municipality
• Vira Sirobaba-Klymko, Painter, born in Vovnianka
• Aneta Sotirova, Actor, born in Sofia
• Ciril Sorč, Theologian, and University teacher, born in Stomaž (died: December 7, 2023)
• Helen Blau, Biochemist, and Researcher, born in London
• Jean Biancucci, Artisan, and Politician, born in Cuttoli-Corticchiato, Còrsega del Sud
• Maizar Rahman, Businessperson, born in Bukittinggi
• Vladimír Hurt, Sport shooter, born in Dobrčice
• Wolfgang Prosinger, Non-fiction writer, and Journalist, born in Munich (died: September 22, 2016)
• Pierre-François Rousselot, Racing automobile driver, and Racing driver, born in Casablanca
• Mircea M. Pop, Translator, born in Mișca
• Sharon Keenan, Sculptor, born in Pinner (died: September 30, 2017)
• Vasile Dan, Literary critic, and Poet, born in Chețani
• Irena Štěpánová, Ethnographer, Sociologist, Ethnologist, Translator, and Teacher, born in Příbram
• Susanne Becker, Secretary, born in Berlin
• Miroslav Brůna, Jurist, born in Hradec Králové
• Pavel Hejduk, Opinion journalist, and Writer, born in Strakonice
• Hedwig Pauer, Äbtissin, born in Wien
• Michael Prostějovský, Producer, Librettist, Journalist, and Lyricist, born in Prague
• Deonilla Pizzi, Librarian, born in Ravarino (died: July 18, 1996)
• Lesław Nawacki, Official, born in Gliwice
• Nadir Fabris, School counselor, born in Ribeirão Preto
• Viggo Andersen, Sculptor, born in Sandnessjøen

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What happened on May 8, 1948

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May 8, 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: May 8, 1966
• India: May 8, 1966
• Philippines: May 8, 1966
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1966
• Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1963
• India: May 8, 1964
• Philippines: May 8, 1964
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1965
• Canada: May 8, 1964

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 8, 1964
• India: May 8, 1966
• Philippines: May 8, 1966
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1965
• Canada: May 8, 1964

Full Driving License

• United States: May 8, 1966
• India: May 8, 1968
• Philippines: May 8, 1966
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1969
• Canada: May 8, 1966

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 8, 1964
• India: May 8, 1966
• Philippines: May 8, 1964
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1964
• Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1966
• India: May 8, 1969
• Philippines: May 8, 1966
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1966
• Canada: May 8, 1966

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

• United States: May 8, 1969
• India: May 8, 1969
• Philippines: May 8, 1966
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1966
• Canada: May 8, 1967

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

• India: May 8, 1966
• Canada: May 8, 1967
• United States: May 8, 1969
• Philippines: May 8, 1969
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1966

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 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

• May 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 234 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Rahu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Saturn square Jupiter
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Rahu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Saturn square Jupiter
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 18 October, 2025

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

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