Born on 8 January, 1955 (Saturday)

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January 8, 1955 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 8, 1955 : You mix steady diplomacy with a private, powerful drive — and you still have chapters to write.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 8, 1955 »

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 8, 1955 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

Embrace the Wisdom of Your Years: 2026 Awaits!

Turning 71 is a milestone, a moment to look back at all you have achieved, but also a time to look forward with hope and excitement. Forget the idea of slowing down; this is your chance to truly shine, sharing your unique story with the world and deepening the bonds that matter most to you. This year, you'll find opportunities to connect with family, mentor others, and reflect on the beautiful journey you've been on.

A Year of Personal Reflection and Heartfelt Connections

2026 is a year where you'll find yourself reflecting...

Read Full 2026 Report »

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 8, 1955

• Ina Korter, Politician, born in Nordenham
• Harriet Sansom Harris, Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Fort Worth
• Pedro Gamarro, Boxer, born in Machiques (died: May 7, 2019)
• Maria Martens, Theologian, and Politician, born in Doetinchem
• Mike Reno, Musician, Drummer, and Singer, born in New Westminster
• Bernhard Reuter, Politician, born in Kassel
• Karl-Heinz Bußert, Rower, born in Brandenburg an der Havel
• Brian Joseph Dunn, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in St. John's
• Árpád Jutocsa Hegyi, Theatrical director, and Lecturer, born in Budapest
• Heli Deinboek, Cabaret performer, Social worker, Songwriter, Musician, Author, and Screenwriter, born in Vienna
• Spiros Livathinos, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Patras
• Günther Schneider, University teacher, Politician, and Judge, born in Werdorf
• Thomas G. Waites, Film actor, Television actor, Film director, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Philadelphia
• Victor Huster, Sculptor, born in Baden-Baden
• Karine Kazinian, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Yerevan (died: December 6, 2012)
• Jean-Loup Salzmann, Academic, born in Paris
• Michel Lalande, Official, born in Sancerre
• Patrick Friou, Sport cyclist, born in Saintes
• Carlo Grippo, Middle-distance runner, born in Rome
• Cesare Pancotto, Basketball coach, born in Porto San Giorgio
• Frank Nendels, Film actor, and Actor, born in Maasdriel
• Giancarlo De Palo, Journalist, born in Rome
• Sam Smith, Basketball player, born in Ferriday
• Charles Gordon-Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond, Aristocrat, Businessperson, and Photographer, born in London
• Cayo Claudio Espinal, Essayist, and Poet, born in Duarte Province
• Francisco Javier Orduño Valdez, Politician, born in Baja California
• Marcos Bucio Mújica, Diplomat, Politician, and Writer, born in Mexico City
• Miquel Corominas i Queralt, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Barcelona
• Roberto Poblete, Politician, and Actor, born in Los Ángeles
• Joan Kingston, Politician, born in Sussex
• Ken Steacy, Visual artist, Painter, Comics artist, and Writer, born in Canada
• Jun Won-tchack, Poet, and Lawyer, born in Ulsan
• Ruth Johnson, Politician, born in Holly
• Vanessa Ament, Songwriter, and Singer, born in Glendale
• Liao Kuo-tung, Politician, and Physician, born in Taitung County
• Hizan Arai, Calligrapher, born in Saitama Prefecture
• Kankō Nagai, Impresario, Seiyū, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Yoshitami Tanaka, Boxer, born in Yamanashi Prefecture
• Takeshi Nishida, Computer scientist, born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
• Afaq Hüseynova, Painter, born in Baku
• Marian Galant, Association football player, born in Węgliniec (died: July 26, 2019)
• Misha Arakelyan, Armenian freedom fighter, born in Zardarashen, Martuni Province (died: April 16, 1993)
• Zuriko Ivanov, Colonel of the GRU, born in Chirchiq (died: October 4, 1999)
• Martin Dahinden, Diplomat, born in Zürich
• Neeme Lüdimois, Artist, born in Tartu
• Derek O'Connor, Association football player, born in Edinburgh
• Giorgio Accordini, Politician, and Physician, born in Bussolengo
• Benny Desha, Painter, born in Rehovot (died: August 10, 2019)
• Sherard Cowper-Coles, Diplomat, born in London
• María del Carmen Achutegui Basagoiti, Civil servant, and Politician, born in Amorebieta-Etxano
• Isabelle Martel, Official, born in Bordeaux
• Celestino Suárez González, Politician, born in La Pola Llaviana
• František Segrado, Visual artist, Lyricist, Musician, Singer, and Actor, born in Vsetín (died: July 24, 2021)
• Jarosław Kozidrak, Guitarist, born in Lublin (died: June 12, 2018)
• Alasdair MacLean, Composer, born in Liverpool
• Décio José Loureiro, Politician, born in Volta Redonda
• Francisco Carlos Avanco, Lawyer, born in Birigui
• Fernando Bertrand, Gymnast, and Artistic gymnast, born in Madrid
• Enrique Borda Leniz, Theologian, born in Bilbao
• Han Ho-seok, Political scientist, born in Seoul
• Dominique Bron, University teacher, born in City of Brussels
• Milciades Abdiel Concepción López, Agricultural engineer, and Politician, born in Santiago
• Friedemann Schmidt-Mechau, Composer, born in Frankfurt
• Драган Живановић, Retired Major General of the Yugoslav Army, born in Ba
• Тамара Василівна Бабійчук, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Teacher-Methodologist of the Highest Category, born in Horokhiv
• И́горь Святосла́вович Фили́ппов, Linguist, University teacher, Political scientist, Historian, and Librarian, born in Moscow
• Wolfgang Weber-Strehle, Artist, and Writer, born in Neu-Ulm

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What happened on January 8, 1955

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

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January 8, 1955 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1955 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 8, 1973
• India: January 8, 1973
• Philippines: January 8, 1973
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1973
• Canada: January 8, 1973

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 8, 1970
• India: January 8, 1971
• Philippines: January 8, 1971
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1972
• Canada: January 8, 1971

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: January 8, 1971
• India: January 8, 1973
• Philippines: January 8, 1973
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1972
• Canada: January 8, 1971

Full Driving License

• United States: January 8, 1973
• India: January 8, 1975
• Philippines: January 8, 1973
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1976
• Canada: January 8, 1973

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: January 8, 1971
• India: January 8, 1973
• Philippines: January 8, 1971
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1971
• Canada: January 8, 1971

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 8, 1973
• India: January 8, 1976
• Philippines: January 8, 1973
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1973
• Canada: January 8, 1973

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

• United States: January 8, 1976
• India: January 8, 1976
• Philippines: January 8, 1973
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1973
• Canada: January 8, 1974

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

• India: January 8, 1973
• Canada: January 8, 1974
• United States: January 8, 1976
• Philippines: January 8, 1976
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1973

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 8, 2001

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 8, 2027 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 359 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026

Transits for 2026

• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2026
• Jupiter trine Saturn
  Exact: 11 January, 2026
• Jupiter opposition Sun
  Exact: 31 January, 2026
• Saturn square Rahu
  Exact: 01 April, 2026
• Jupiter opposition Sun
  Exact: 21 April, 2026
• Jupiter trine Saturn
  Exact: 01 May, 2026
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 21 May, 2026
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 10 June, 2026
• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 10 June, 2026
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 10 June, 2026
• Mars opposition Venus
  Exact: 30 June, 2026
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 10 July, 2026
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 19 August, 2026
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 19 August, 2026
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 27 November, 2026

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

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