Born on 8 October, 1948 (Friday)

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October 8, 1948 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on October 8, 1948 : Built to lead, born to charm

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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 October 8, 1948 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a year of remarkable growth, achievements, and positive transformations for you. As you navigate the sub-cycle of Saturn from February 2024 to November 2026, you'll find yourself brimming with determination, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. The sub-cycle of Saturn activates the 9th house, signifying wisdom, spirituality, and long-distance travel. You may embark on a pilgrimage or a journey that expands your horizons and deepens your understanding of the world. Embrace opportunities for learning and personal growth, as they will be instrumental in shaping your future. The transit of Jupiter through the 6th...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on October 8, 1948

• Frank Golczewski, Historian of Modern Age, and University teacher, born in Katowice
• Nini Salerno, Film director, Comedian, Singer, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Verona
• Claude Jade, Television actor, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Dijon (died: December 1, 2006)
• Johnny Ramone, Guitarist, and Songwriter, born in Long Island (died: September 15, 2004)
• Pat Binns, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Weyburn
• Gottfried Helnwein, New media artist, Designer, Stage actor, Painter, and Photographer, born in Vienna
• Helmuth Schmalzl, Alpine skier, born in Urtijëi
• Hans Engell, Journalist, and Politician, born in Copenhagen
• Warren Truss, Politician, born in Kingaroy
• Armand De Decker, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Brussels metropolitan area (died: June 12, 2019)
• Bernhard Uhde, Theologian, and University teacher, born in Augsburg
• Alain Buisine, Writer, born in Roubaix (died: July 2, 2009)
• Leonid Shmuts, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Nikopol
• Bruno Hildenbrand, Sociologist, and University teacher, born in Oberkirch
• Elisabeth Bleyleben-Koren, Banker, born in Mödling
• Hans Georg Schmid, Aircraft pilot, born in Hergiswil (died: July 23, 2007)
• Hans Püschel, Politician, born in Weißenfels
• Jan Baxant, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Karlovy Vary
• Norbert Niedermayer, Singer, born in Vienna
• Stephen Huneck, Children's writer, Artist, and Writer, born in Columbus (died: January 7, 2010)
• Wilfried Ahnefeld, Association football player, born in Germany
• Enzo Baldoni, Journalist, and Translator, born in Città di Castello (died: August 26, 2004)
• James Harper, Television actor, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Bell
• Elio Lannutti, Journalist, and Politician, born in Archi
• Marco Olmo, Ultramarathon runner, born in Alba
• Atner Khuzangay, Philologist, and Translator, born in Cheboksary
• Allan Beswick, Radio broadcaster, born in Warrington, Lancashire
• Benjamin Cheever, Novelist, Journalist, and Writer, born in United States of America
• Bernie Williams, Baseball player, born in Alameda
• David W. Sweet, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Pittsburgh
• Denise Merrill, Politician, born in San Mateo
• Jack Spijkerman, Cabaret performer, Presenter, Television presenter, and Teacher, born in IJmuiden
• Juan José Roig Alfonso, Philanthropist, and Businessperson, born in Valencia
• Rado Riha, Philosopher, born in Ljubljana
• Rick Stelmaszek, Baseball player, born in Chicago (died: November 6, 2017)
• Sarah Purcell, Actor, born in Richmond
• Teresita de Castro, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Manila
• Thein Nyunt, Politician, born in Ma-ubin (died: March 17, 2024)
• Thomas H. Jordan, Geophysicist, and Academic, born in Coco Solo
• Chen Shui-tsai, Politician, born in Kinmen County
• Tadeusz Drzewiecki, Film actor, and Actor, born in Pruszków (died: September 9, 2017)
• Diná de Lara, Actor, born in Brazil
• Jocky Dempster, Association football player, born in Muirkirk
• Masatoshi Kobayashi, Luger, born in Niigata Prefecture (died: February 20, 2003)
• Maximilià Morales Gómez, Politician, born in Barcelona (died: April 11, 2017)
• Vadim Olifirenko, Literary critic, born in Kramatorsk
• Rumyana Petkova, Film director, born in Elhovo
• Ескендір Ибрагимұлы Батқаев, Научный работник, and Профессор, born in Shymkent
• Cristian-Constantin Zăinescu, Politician, born in București
• Tatsyana Shamyakina, Literary scholar, Man of letters, Literary critic, University teacher, and Translator, born in Minsk
• Geert van Eijk, Field hockey player, born in Tegelen
• Vladimir Dronov, Aquanaut, born in Biahomĺ
• Jean-Pierre Sauvaire, Cinematographer, born in Marseille
• Gottfried Lamprecht, Association football player, born in Völkermarkt
• Josiah Tungamirai, Civil servant, born in Gutu (died: August 25, 2005)
• Steve Marten, Sailor, born in Auckland
• Tom Skjønberg, Sailor, born in Oslo (died: March 12, 2019)
• Koit Komissarov, Architect, born in Võru
• Anatolii Rudnik, Politician, born in Pyriatyn
• Mont Plans, Actor, born in Artés
• Jannie van den Hul-Omta, Politician, born in Kampen
• Patrice de Moncan, Historian, and Writer, born in Paris
• Татьяна Азовская, Poet, born in Oral (died: November 5, 2019)
• Anne Farquhar, Javelin thrower, born in Battersea
• Tom de Bruijn, Civil servant, and Politician, born in Eindhoven
• Uco Egmond, Comics artist, born in Eindhoven
• Nikolay Smirnov, Association football player, born in Saint Petersburg
• Jean-Marie Beau, Researcher, and Chemist, born in Bourges
• Juan Aranda Doncel, Historian, born in Castro del Río
• Giandomenico Picco, Political scientist, born in Udine (died: March 10, 2024)
• Mariano Pérez, Boxer, born in Melilla (died: December 27, 2016)
• Thomas Hellquist, Architect, born in Gothenburg
• Eldar Zeynalov, Chemist, born in Baku
• Надія Степанівна Полька, Scientist, born in Soviet Union
• David Hadley, American football player, born in Amory (died: August 19, 2024)
• Celeste Correia, Politician, born in São Vicente
• Eva Valentová, Transfusiologist, Hematologist, and Physician, born in Pelhřimov (died: July 8, 2000)
• Jan Reiterman, Mathematician, born in Prague (died: September 14, 1993)
• Олександр Петрович Гома, Muralist, born in Stepove
• Амин Ахмедович Осмаев, Российский государственный деятель, born in Kyzylorda (died: January 5, 2021)
• Jožica Škof, Cultural worker, Painter, and Graphic designer, born in Prečna
• Giovanni Flora, Jurist, University teacher, and Lawyer, born in Pietrasanta
• Mike Beese, Rugby union player, born in Bristol (died: October 19, 2017)
• Baldwin Spencer, Politician, born in Antigua and Barbuda

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What happened on October 8, 1948

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 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

• October 8, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 19 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn square Jupiter
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Saturn square Moon
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars conjunction Sun
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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