Born on 17 April, 1961 (Monday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Aries
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aries
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
64 years, 4 months, 30 days
Your next birthday is 212 days away.
Life Path Number
2
Numerology
Day of the Week
Monday
107th day of the year 1961.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
XVII-IV-MCMLXI
LXIV years old
Timings
Sunrise: 04:58 Sunset: 19:01
London UTC
April 17, 1961 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits
Born on April 17, 1961 : Your quiet strength is your advantage — patient, practical, and quietly romantic.
- Patient stabilizer: You prefer steady progress over flashy moves; reliability is your signature.
- Money-wise: You handle finances with discipline and an eye for security (Life Path 2, Birth number 8).
- Private heart: A romantic inside a private world — you crave deep bonds more than public praise.
- Karmic homework: Family roots and home life carry heavy lessons; transformation happens behind closed doors.
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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 April 17, 1961 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 April 17, 1961
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- Yves Jégo, Television presenter, Politician, and Writer, born in Besançon
- Boomer Esiason, American football player, Sports commentator, Television presenter, and Actor, born in West Islip
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- Bella Freud, Fashion designer, born in London
- Alain Paquet, Economist, and Politician, born in Quebec City
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- Thorsten Flinck, Director, Voice actor, Film director, Art director, Musician, Singer, and Actor, born in Solna Municipality
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What happened on April 17, 1961
- The Bay of Pigs Invasion, a CIA-backed attempt to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro, commenced but ultimately failed by April 19, resulting in a major setback for the United States in the Cold War.
April 17, 1961 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1961 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: April 17, 1979
- India: April 17, 1979
- Philippines: April 17, 1979
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1979
- Canada: April 17, 1979
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: April 17, 1976
- India: April 17, 1977
- Philippines: April 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1978
- Canada: April 17, 1977
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: April 17, 1977
- India: April 17, 1979
- Philippines: April 17, 1979
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1978
- Canada: April 17, 1977
Full Driving License
- United States: April 17, 1979
- India: April 17, 1981
- Philippines: April 17, 1979
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1982
- Canada: April 17, 1979
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: April 17, 1977
- India: April 17, 1979
- Philippines: April 17, 1977
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1977
- Canada: April 17, 1977
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: April 17, 1979
- India: April 17, 1982
- Philippines: April 17, 1979
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1979
- Canada: April 17, 1979
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: April 17, 1982
- India: April 17, 1982
- Philippines: April 17, 1979
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1979
- Canada: April 17, 1980
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: April 17, 1979
- Canada: April 17, 1980
- United States: April 17, 1982
- Philippines: April 17, 1982
- United Kingdom: April 17, 1979
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
May 17, 2007
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
- April 17, 2026 is on a Friday.
- Your next birthday is 212 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for April 17, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 1 | 27 Aries 30 | 28 Gemini 41 |
| Moon | 22 Taurus 39 | 13 Sagittarius 51 | 16 Virgo 20 |
| Mercury | 11 Aries 53 | 0 Aries 43 | 9 Cancer 21 |
| Venus | 17 Aries 5 | 24 Pisces 59 | 12 Taurus 59 |
| Mars | 20 Cancer 42 | 29 Cancer 38 | 24 Leo 54 |
| Jupiter | 4 Aquarius 45 | 18 Gemini 44 | 5 Aquarius 57 |
| Saturn | 29 Capricorn 44 | 26 Pisces 18 | 28 Capricorn 52 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 45 | 25 Taurus 35 | 22 Leo 51 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 17 | 0 Aries 38 | 8 Scorpio 45 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 44 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 5 Virgo 49 |
| Rahu | 3 Virgo 42 | 25 Pisces 52 | 0 Virgo 19 |
| Ketu | 3 Pisces 42 | 25 Virgo 52 | 0 Pisces 19 |
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