Born on 15 August, 1956 (Wednesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 15, 1956

Born on August 15, 1956 : Quiet authority with a private fire

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Yearly Predictions

As the year 2025 unfolds, you'll find yourself amidst a transformative journey filled with opportunities for growth and renewal. The sub-cycle of Mars, spanning from June 2024 to June 2025, activates your fifth house, igniting a passion for creative expression and self-discovery. Embrace this period to explore new hobbies, indulge in artistic pursuits, and reconnect with your inner child. The presence of Mars, the ruler of your sixth and first houses, in a friendly sign signifies support, cooperation, and assistance from unexpected quarters. Embrace these helping hands, as they will aid you in overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. The...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 15, 1956

• Robert Syms, Politician, born in Chippenham
• Renaldo Snipes, Boxer, born in Houston
• Régis Clère, Sport cyclist, born in Langres (died: June 9, 2012)
• Gennady Gudkov, Member of the State Duma, Businessperson, and Politician, born in Kolomna
• Helgi Ólafsson, Chess player, born in Heimaey
• Russ Tolman, Guitarist, Songwriter, and Record producer, born in Lakeport
• Lorraine Desmarais, Recording artist, Jazz musician, University teacher, Pianist, and Composer, born in Montreal
• Jacek Koman, Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Musician, Singer, and Actor, born in Bielsko-Biała
• Laurel Hester, Police officer, born in Elgin (died: February 18, 2006)
• Slobodan Subotić, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Herceg Novi
• Matthias Karch, University teacher, and Architect, born in Ludwigshafen
• Solly Shoke, Military officer, born in Johannesburg
• Peter-John Vettese, Keyboardist, Songwriter, Record producer, and Composer, born in Brechin
• Alain Goffin, Comics writer, Cartoonist, Comics artist, and Illustrator, born in Ixelles - Elsene
• Serge Pena, Painter, born in Oujda
• Bruce Ford, Opera singer, Performing artist, and Musician, born in Lubbock
• John Perry, Politician, born in Ballymote
• Roque Alfaro, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Nogoyá
• Aida Pierce, Film actor, Television actor, Singer, and Actor, born in Acapulco
• Arnie Tuadles, Basketball player, born in Argao (died: November 2, 1996)
• Danilo Dueñas, Painter, born in Cali
• Denis Mulcahy, Hurler, born in Midleton
• Freedom Neruda, Journalist, born in Duékoué
• Guillermo Moreno García, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Sabaneta
• Inge Ryan, Politician, born in Overhalla
• Jim Cunningham, Ice hockey player, born in Saint Paul (died: April 29, 2011)
• Kenny Knox, Golfer, born in Columbus
• Kuan Chung-ming, University teacher, Economist, Politician, and Writer, born in Taipei
• Lorraine Fende, Politician, born in Cleveland
• Robert Isaac Lee, Television actor, and Actor, born in Gansu (died: October 20, 2004)
• Yerrabelli Dayakararao, Politician, born in Hanamkonda district
• Lu Shuming, Actor, born in Qingdao (died: November 1, 2022)
• Edward Białek, Literary historian, born in Żary
• Nguyễn Doãn Khánh, Politician, born in Phú Thọ
• Yasumichi Oka, Creative director, born in Kawasoe (died: July 31, 2020)
• Masao Tokunaga, Baseball player, born in Minamiuonuma
• Milan Norbert Badal, Humorist, Catholic priest, Poet, and Writer, born in Opočno (died: March 24, 2019)
• Oleg Nagornov, Mathematician, and Physicist, born in Moscow
• Juma Azbarga, Politician, born in Israel
• Zoltán Szalontai, Amateur wrestler, born in Miskolc (died: November 24, 2005)
• Пазин Іван Дмитрович, Poet, born in Yavoriv Raion
• Marc Bradford, Businessperson, born in Paris
• Sabine Reuter, Rower, born in Bremen
• Pramila Pandey, Politician, born in Jaunpur
• Harald Hofbauer, Stage actor, born in Vienna
• Dixon Ronan Carvalho, Economist, born in Curitiba
• Jürgen Stellpflug, Media proprietor, born in Borgentreich
• Stefan Möbs, Diplomat, born in Wetzlar
• Paolo Augusto Masullo, Philosopher, and University teacher, born in Naples (died: January 1, 2021)
• Eduard Sohlich, Surgeon, born in Přerov
• Jaroslav Etlík, Opinion journalist, University teacher, Pedagogue, Dramaturge, and Screenwriter, born in Český Brod
• Petr Tušek, Painter, born in Plzeň
• José Andrade da Cruz, Independence activist, and Politician, born in Bobonaro, Portugiesisch-Timor
• Patricio Lara, Association football coach, born in Quilmes
• Nikolay Makovsky, Film producer, born in Zhytomyr
• Riso, Teacher, born in Sorocaba
• Irza Márcia Soares Luz, Maid, born in Barra da Estiva
• Николай Геннадьевич Шигаев, Entrepreneur, born in Zavoronezhskoe
• Antonio Sobrino Sánchez, Sport cyclist, born in Vibañu
• Николай Людовигович Маковский, Director, born in Житомирский район, Украина
• Luiz Carlos Gibson, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Curitiba
• Begoña Piñero Hevia, Feminist, and Social activist, born in La Camocha
• Lee Sandlin, Journalist, and Writer, born in Highland Park (died: December 14, 2014)
• Володимир Миколайович Токар, Politician, born in Berlin
• Anton Bachrul Alam, Polri General, born in Mojokerto
• Серғазы Мыңжасарұлы Әдекенов, Chemist, born in Yegindybulak
• Michel Minussi, Librarian, Poet, and Writer, born in Paris (died: January 9, 1992)
• Achyut Godbole, Writer, born in Mumbai
• Lucienne Chatenoud, Professor, born in Buenos Aires
• Holger Kickeritz, Sport cyclist, and Machinist, born in Gera (died: January 1, 2012)
• Міха́сь (Міхаіл) Міха́йлавіч Крутале́віч, Philologist, born in Karaniec
• Bo Brekke, Journalist, and Author, born in Oslo
• Homer Lenderman, Politician, and Teacher, born in Paragould
• Lisbet Hiide, Writer, born in Oslo
• Riza Umami, Singer, born in Jakarta (died: October 15, 2018)
• Shiva Shambho, School teacher, born in Puebla
• Maubuti, Military Leader, born in Portuguese Timor
• Pepe Carballude, Professor, and Writer, born in Rubín, A Estrada
• Antonina Vvedenskaya, Actor, born in Saint Petersburg
• Hans Petter Jensen, Sailor, born in Oslo

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What happened on August 15, 1956

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August 15, 1956 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1956 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 15, 1974
• India: August 15, 1974
• Philippines: August 15, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1974
• Canada: August 15, 1974

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: August 15, 1971
• India: August 15, 1972
• Philippines: August 15, 1972
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1973
• Canada: August 15, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 15, 1972
• India: August 15, 1974
• Philippines: August 15, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1973
• Canada: August 15, 1972

Full Driving License

• United States: August 15, 1974
• India: August 15, 1976
• Philippines: August 15, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1977
• Canada: August 15, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 15, 1972
• India: August 15, 1974
• Philippines: August 15, 1972
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1972
• Canada: August 15, 1972

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: August 15, 1974
• India: August 15, 1977
• Philippines: August 15, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1974
• Canada: August 15, 1974

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

• United States: August 15, 1977
• India: August 15, 1977
• Philippines: August 15, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1974
• Canada: August 15, 1975

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

• India: August 15, 1974
• Canada: August 15, 1975
• United States: August 15, 1977
• Philippines: August 15, 1977
• United Kingdom: August 15, 1974

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 15, 2002

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 15, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 333 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn square Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Mars
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Rahu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars square Mars
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

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

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