Birthday Analysis - Enter Your Birth Date
Born on 17 August, 1959 (Monday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
66 years, 1 month, 1 day
Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Life Path Number
4
Numerology
Day of the Week
Monday
229th day of the year 1959.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Pig (猪)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VIII-MCMLIX
LXVI years old
Timings
Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:23
London UTC
August 17, 1959 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits
Born on August 17, 1959 : You’re a steady architect of change — precise, curious, and quietly powerful.
- Life path 4, Birth number 8: you build with discipline and aim for real results and financial stability.
- Deep, private energy: Sun, Venus, Mars and Pluto sit in the 8th house from the Moon — you handle crises and shared resources well.
- Partnerships are brainy and unconventional: Mercury and Uranus in the 7th house point to witty, independent mates and lively negotiations.
- Career visibility comes later: Jupiter and Neptune in the 10th suggest public or healing roles; Saturn in the 12th asks for patience and inner work.
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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 August 17, 1959 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.Yearly Predictions
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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1959
- Jonathan Franzen, Essayist, Novelist, Opinion journalist, and Writer, born in Western Springs
- David Koresh, Cult leader, born in Houston (died: April 19, 1993)
- Alexander Gromov, Science fiction writer, Electrical engineer, and Writer, born in Moscow
- Eric Schlosser, Director, Journalist, and Writer, born in New York City
- Jacek Kazimierski, Association football player, born in Warsaw
- Nicolas Bremer, Association football player, born in Luxembourg
- Bart Dauwe, Theatrical director, and Actor, born in Elisabethstad
- Raimund Brichta, Non-fiction writer, Television presenter, and Author, born in Frankfurt
- Chika Sakamoto, Seiyū, and Actor, born in Ōmori
- Wanda Jean Allen, Criminal, born in United States of America (died: January 11, 2001)
- Rafael Menjívar Ochoa, Linguist, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in San Salvador (died: April 27, 2011)
- Jean-Pierre Wiedmer, Business executive, and Businessperson, born in Port-Gentil
- Nikša Bratoš, Record producer, born in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
- Martha Hall Findlay, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Toronto
- Éric Wajnberg, Entomologist, University teacher, and Biologist, born in Lyon
- Marco Galli, Radio personality, and Disc jockey, born in Ancona
- Zam Fredrick, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in St. Matthews
- Артур Каурбекович Базаев, Amateur wrestler, born in Nogir
- Claudiu Bleonț, Actor, born in Bucharest
- Ryszard Tomczyk, Politician, born in Bierzwnik
- Andy Kohlberg, Tennis player, born in New York City
- Barbara Olmstead, Kayaker, and Canoeist, born in North Bay
- Brad Wellman, Baseball player, born in Lodi
- Brian Hills, Ice hockey player, born in Windsor
- Craig Levie, Ice hockey player, born in Calgary
- Derek McGinty, Talk show host, Radio personality, and News presenter, born in Washington, D.C.
- Jeff Moronko, Baseball player, born in Houston
- Ken Wennerholm, Musician, born in Säby församling, Linköpings stift
- Kate McNeil, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Philadelphia
- Michael Shelley, Mathematician, born in Colorado
- Rrapo Taho, Association football player, born in Vlorë
- Willard Reaves, American football player, and Canadian football player, born in Flagstaff
- José De Gregorio, Economist, and Politician, born in Santiago
- Hidekazu Akai, Boxer, Tarento, and Actor, born in Osaka
- Yuki Nagaho, Singer, born in Osaka Prefecture
- Juichi Abe, Politician, born in Sakata
- Maciej Strzelczyk, Violinist, born in Łódź (died: September 28, 2021)
- Małgorzata Ewa Muc-Wierzgoń, Researcher, born in Stąporków
- Heikki Salomaa, Film actor, Singer, and Actor, born in Helsinki (died: July 1, 2003)
- Pekka A. Manninen, Cartoonist, born in Tampere
- 송일섭, Baseball player, born in Daejeon
- Tigran Hekekyan, Pedagogue, Choir director, and Conductor, born in Yerevan
- Frank Mücklich, University teacher, born in Dresden
- Achmad Husein, Politician, and Engineer, born in Jakarta
- H. Agus Sulistyono, Politician, born in Purworejo
- Metin Kalkavan, Businessperson, born in Rize (died: August 17, 1959)
- Rick Shangraw, Businessperson, born in Baltimore
- Milan Karatantchev, Association football player, and Firefighter, born in People's Republic of Bulgaria
- Charles Zukowski, Electrical engineer, born in Buffalo, New York
- Sin Dae-cheol, Sport cyclist, born in North Korea
- Gerardo Manuel González, Association football player, born in Rosario
- Joseph Beti Assomo, Politician, born in Yaoundé
- Béatrice Atallah, Diplomat, born in Anosy
- François Enaud, Engineer, and Businessperson, born in Versailles
- Valery Ponomarev, Statesperson, Politician, and Scientist, born in Kurilsky District
- Maurizio Amoroso, Journalist, born in Pescara
- Marc Senoble, Businessperson, born in Nancy
- Suzanne De Serres, Musician, and Writer, born in Montreal (died: October 26, 2021)
- Mikhail Lukonin, Music teacher, Opera singer, and Composer, born in Nizhny Novgorod (died: September 16, 2018)
- Aleš Svoboda, Preservationist, born in Uherské Hradiště
- Mike Wilkins, Artist, born in Durham
- Idrus Shahab, Politician, born in Palembang
- R. Epesus Nyarong, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Moro Betung
- Heike Carstensen, Art historian, born in Neukirchen
- Jorge Maya, Association football player, born in Santa Clara
- Bustamam, Politician, born in Great Aceh
What happened on August 17, 1959
- The 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake in southwest Montana killed 28 people and caused significant damage.
August 17, 1959 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1959 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 17, 1977
- India: August 17, 1977
- Philippines: August 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1977
- Canada: August 17, 1977
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 17, 1974
- India: August 17, 1975
- Philippines: August 17, 1975
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1976
- Canada: August 17, 1975
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 17, 1975
- India: August 17, 1977
- Philippines: August 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1976
- Canada: August 17, 1975
Full Driving License
- United States: August 17, 1977
- India: August 17, 1979
- Philippines: August 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1980
- Canada: August 17, 1977
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 17, 1975
- India: August 17, 1977
- Philippines: August 17, 1975
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1975
- Canada: August 17, 1975
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 17, 1977
- India: August 17, 1980
- Philippines: August 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1977
- Canada: August 17, 1977
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 17, 1980
- India: August 17, 1980
- Philippines: August 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1977
- Canada: August 17, 1978
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 17, 1977
- Canada: August 17, 1978
- United States: August 17, 1980
- Philippines: August 17, 1980
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1977
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 17, 2005
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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
- Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 17, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23 Leo 37 | 24 Leo 37 | 28 Libra 6 |
| Moon | 7 Aquarius 17 | 8 Gemini 26 | 29 Gemini 34 |
| Mercury | 7 Leo 47 | 6 Leo 20 | 18 Scorpio 56 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 19 | 20 Cancer 0 | 13 Virgo 22 |
| Mars | 17 Virgo 25 | 6 Libra 28 | 0 Scorpio 35 |
| Jupiter | 23 Scorpio 9 | 15 Cancer 5 | 3 Sagittarius 6 |
| Saturn | 1 Capricorn 7 | 0 Aries 49 | 2 Capricorn 33 |
| Uranus | 17 Leo 9 | 1 Gemini 19 | 20 Leo 31 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 26 | 1 Aries 41 | 6 Scorpio 22 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 34 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 5 Virgo 35 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 57 | 19 Pisces 24 | 2 Libra 28 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 57 | 19 Virgo 24 | 2 Aries 28 |
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Transits for 2025
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025
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