Born on 17 January, 1978 (Tuesday)

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January 17, 1978 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 17, 1978 : You build influence like a craftsman — patient, steady and practical.

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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 January 17, 1978 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 holds tremendous promise for you, a beacon of hope and opportunity guiding your path. As Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony, graces your astrological chart, you'll find yourself surrounded by love, support, and cooperation. This positive influence will manifest in various aspects of your life, bringing joy, fulfillment, and success. In the realm of relationships, you'll experience a renewed sense of intimacy and connection with your spouse or romantic partner. Venus, the ruler of your seventh house of marriage and partnerships, will shower you with blessings, strengthening your bond and fostering mutual understanding. If you're...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 17, 1978

• Pampita, Presenter, Film actor, Television actor, Model, and Businessperson, born in General Acha
• Petra Mandula, Tennis player, born in Budapest
• Meilen Tu, Tennis player, born in Tarzana
• Uche Nsonwu-Amadi, Basketball player, born in Lagos
• Elvis Kafoteka, Association football player, born in Lilongwe
• Patrick Suffo, Association football player, born in Ebolowa
• Frode Kippe, Association football player, born in Oslo
• Pater Sparrow, Film director, born in Budapest
• Kerstin Nolte, Association football player, born in Holzminden
• Ingo Rust, Politician, born in Heilbronn
• Red Rat, Singer, born in Saint Ann's Bay
• Mario Espartero, Association football player, born in Fréjus
• Necip Incesu, Association football player, born in Offenbach am Main
• Ricky Wilson, Songwriter, Musician, and Singer, born in Keighley
• Josip Sesar, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Mostar
• Aboubacar Sankhare, Association football player, born in 10th arrondissement of Paris
• Stéphane Pasquier, Jockey, born in Paris
• Takatoshi Kaneko, Tarento, and Actor, born in Meguro-ku
• Mandoza, Musician, born in Zola (died: September 18, 2016)
• Jussi Rautio, Musician, born in Lappeenranta
• Linda Santaguida, Model, born in Bologna
• Tuomo Harjula, Ice hockey player, and Ice hockey coach, born in Oulu
• Antoniy Zapadno i Crednoevropeyski, Priest, born in Stara Zagora
• Marat Gatsalov, Theatrical director, and Actor, born in Kirishi
• Paul Edinger, American football player, born in Frankfort
• Markus Staaf, Film director, born in Vaasa
• Gord Nash, Lacrosse player, born in Ajax
• Ionuț Moldovan, Tennis player, born in Constanța
• John Fraser, Association football player, born in Dunfermline
• Leonardo Pereira de Oliveira, Association football player, born in Campos dos Goytacazes
• Louise Moriarty, Sport cyclist, born in Dublin
• Marc with a C, Singer-songwriter, born in Orlando, Florida
• Maria Tryti Vennerød, Playwright, and Writer, born in Oslo
• Maria Östling, Swimmer, born in Sweden
• O'Neil Wilson, Canadian football player, born in Scarborough
• Porochista Khakpour, Novelist, born in Tehran
• Rashad Holman, American football player, born in Louisville
• Rodge Glass, Writer, born in Cheshire
• Václav Žáček, Professional extreme sport athlete, Hip hop DJ, Radio host, and Music producer, born in Prague
• Brian Jones, Basketball player, born in Los Angeles
• Hiroko Yashiki, Actor, born in Osaka Prefecture
• Shien, AV idol, and Pornographic actor, born in Amagasaki (died: March 7, 2019)
• Hideaki Washio, Actor, born in Chiba Prefecture
• Reijo Siltala, City manager, Mayor, and Scientist, born in Köyliö
• Kateřina Bohadlová, Germanist, Translator, Writer, and Actor, born in Náchod
• Lisa Llorens, Athletics competitor, born in Canberra
• Julie Andersland, Political scientist, and Politician, born in Bergen
• Matt Russell, Association football player, born in Dewsbury
• Q16371859, Military personnel, born in Quzanlı (died: January 1, 1997)
• Mindaugas Stoncelis, Mathematician, born in Plungė
• Stéphane Drouet, Film producer, and Screenwriter, born in Villefranche-sur-Saône
• Miquel Masoliver i Valdivieso, Rink hockey player, born in Vic
• Lars Tormod Jenset, Musician, born in Midsund Municipality
• Susanne Schaper, Politician, born in Chemnitz
• Marcelo Moreira, Futsal coach, born in Pato Branco
• Ari Renaldi, Record producer, and Composer, born in Bandung
• Melike Basmacı, Politician, born in Denizli Province
• Emiliano Sosa, Judoka, born in Buenos Aires
• Leilani Marie, Actor, born in Osan
• Rimie Ōura, Actor, born in Saitama Prefecture
• Roman Rushchak, Military personnel, born in Chortkiv (died: June 22, 2015)
• Toralf Roch, Biochemist, and Researcher, born in Frankfurt (Oder)
• Jean d'Aspremont, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Brussels metropolitan area
• Jeffrey Elmore, Politician, born in Wilkesboro
• Aleko Elisashvili, Politician, born in Tbilisi
• Антон Владимирович Никитин, Television journalist, Film producer, Manager, Editor-in-chief, Television producer, and Screenwriter, born in Kyiv
• Stephen Cunis, Cricketer, and Coach, born in Whakatāne
• Katharina Middendorf, Yogalehrerin, and Buchautorin, born in Düsseldorf
• Zuzana Darmopilová, Economist, born in Brno
• Mohsine Loukili, Short story writer, and Novelist, born in Taza
• Hubert Mackus, Politician, and Public administrator, born in Nederweert
• Jay Sirtl, Film actor, born in Selb
• Haim Biton, Chief executive officer, born in Israel
• Dimitri Dementiev, Sport cyclist, born in Chelyabinsk
• Tanti Kurnia Rahmawati, Politician, born in Jakarta

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What happened on January 17, 1978

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

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January 17, 1978 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1978 belongs to the Generation X 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 17, 1996
• India: January 17, 1996
• Philippines: January 17, 1996
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1996
• Canada: January 17, 1996

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 17, 1993
• India: January 17, 1994
• Philippines: January 17, 1994
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1995
• Canada: January 17, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: January 17, 1994
• India: January 17, 1996
• Philippines: January 17, 1996
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1995
• Canada: January 17, 1994

Full Driving License

• United States: January 17, 1996
• India: January 17, 1998
• Philippines: January 17, 1996
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1999
• Canada: January 17, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: January 17, 1994
• India: January 17, 1996
• Philippines: January 17, 1994
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1994
• Canada: January 17, 1994

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 17, 1996
• India: January 17, 1999
• Philippines: January 17, 1996
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1996
• Canada: January 17, 1996

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

• United States: January 17, 1999
• India: January 17, 1999
• Philippines: January 17, 1996
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1996
• Canada: January 17, 1997

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

• India: January 17, 1996
• Canada: January 17, 1997
• United States: January 17, 1999
• Philippines: January 17, 1999
• United Kingdom: January 17, 1996

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 17, 2024

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 17, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 121 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Venus
  Exact: 07 November, 2025

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

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