Born on 8 December, 1978 (Friday)

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December 8, 1978 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on December 8, 1978 : You carry a big-hearted search for meaning that powers healing and action.

Decode Love, Money and Health for December 8, 1978 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on December 8, 1978 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

2026: A Year of Hard Work and Self-Discovery

Get ready, because 2026 is shaping up to be a year where your actions truly define your path. It's a time to roll up your sleeves, face challenges head-on, and discover your inner strength. Think of it like leveling up in a video game – you'll need to navigate some tricky levels, but the rewards will be well worth the effort.

A Year of Focused Effort and Inner Reflection

This year is all about you, your work, and your inner world. It’s a time for self-made progress through focused effort and reflection....

Read Full 2026 Report »

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on December 8, 1978

• Ian Somerhalder, Philanthropist, Film actor, Television actor, Model, Director, Film producer, Stage actor, Executive producer, Businessperson, and Actor, born in Covington
• Frédéric Piquionne, Association football player, born in Noumea
• Antonio Esfandiari, Magician, and Poker player, born in Tehran
• Bery, Singer, and Actor, born in Budapest
• Samat Smakov, Association football player, born in Semey
• John Oster, Association football player, born in Boston
• Anwar Siraj, Association football player, born in Ethiopia
• Vernon Wells, Baseball player, born in Shreveport
• Teki Latex, Singer, and Musician, born in 14th arrondissement of Paris
• Edílson José da Silva, Association football player, born in Brazil
• Andrey Gutov, Chess player, born in Belovo
• Dmitry Kalinin, Balalaikist, and Conductor, born in Moscow
• Adrian Hedley, Cricketer, born in Durham
• Alésia Glidewell, Film director, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Honolulu
• Cherie Roberts, Model, Erotic photography model, and Photographer, born in Oakland
• Chung-Ming Wang, Politician, born in Taipei
• Pablo Bolados, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Concepción
• Najwan Darwish, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Jerusalem
• Diego Cadavid, Television actor, Actor, and Photographer, born in Medellín
• Soner Sarıkabadayı, Cleric, Lyricist, Songwriter, and Composer, born in Kahramanmaraş
• Kenny Brunner, Basketball player, born in United States of America
• Margaret Anne Florence, Film actor, Television actor, Model, and Actor, born in Charleston
• Mike Barr, American football player, born in Lynchburg
• Pia Arcangel, Journalist, and Television presenter, born in Philippines
• Rayno Arendse, Cricketer, born in Worcester
• Matías Miguel Clemente, Poet, born in Albacete
• Carpier Leung Kai Chi, Columnist, Pundit, and Writer, born in British Hong Kong
• Aki Gracyer, Kickboxer, born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
• Yōhei Shinomiya, Rugby union coach, born in Kanagawa Prefecture
• Yumi Morimoto, Fashion model, born in Tokyo
• Kazuhiro Uraga, Novelist, born in Kanagawa Prefecture (died: February 25, 2020)
• Jan Pęczak, Musician, born in Warsaw
• Antonio Martorell Sastre, Swimmer, born in Inca
• Etienne Gardé, Journalist, Television presenter, and Comedian, born in Frankfurt
• Armand Del Rosario, Association football player, born in San Francisco
• Mamadou Ndala, Soldier, and Military officer, born in Ibambi (died: January 2, 2014)
• Noriko Mogi, Judoka, born in Ibaraki, Japan
• Andrea Bolognini, Dub actor, born in Milan
• Bambi Brown, Pornographic actor, born in Sacramento
• Tomasz Minkiewicz, Illustrator, born in Toruń
• Louis Ng, Politician, born in Singapore
• Go Joon, Film actor, and Actor, born in Seoul
• Ilda Šaulić-Vučković, Singer, born in Belgrade
• Judd Legum, Political staffer, Journalist, and Lawyer, born in Annapolis
• Arthur Davtyan, Jurist, born in Horom
• F. Aziz Manna, Artist, born in Sidoarjo
• Vitalina Tsymbalyuk-Romanovskaya, Pianist, born in Kyiv
• أندريا زافيراكو, Professor, and Teacher, born in London
• Schneider Péter, Presenter, Musician, and Writer, born in Budapest
• Magdalena Filiks, Politician, born in Barlinek
• James Grundy, Politician, born in Lowton
• Lluis Quilez, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Barcelona
• Christelle Nadia Fotso, Poet, born in Yaoundé
• Lukáš Prokop, Electrical engineer, University teacher, Inventor, and Scientist, born in Karviná
• Adriano Rodrigues da Silva, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Brazil
• Marija Angelova, Lawyer, and Politician, born in Kočani
• Radim Žitko, Tennis player, born in Plzeň
• Mykola Moskaliuk, Historian, born in Okopy
• Muhammad Rizky Hidayatullah, Politician, born in Palembang
• Sergi Campillo Fernández, Politician, and Scientist, born in Benimaclet (barrio)
• Alessandro Lodi, Volleyball coach, born in Italy
• Bart de Spiegelaere, Sport cyclist, born in Evergem
• Bart De Spiegelaere, Sport cyclist, born in Evergem
• Hasna Bahom, Athletics competitor, and Long-distance runner, born in Morocco
• Phương Nga, Singer, born in Hanoi
• Jurdana Otxoa Lopez de Etxezarreta, Music teacher, Creator, Violinist, and Actor, born in Errenteria
• Ville Kantee, Ski jumper, Guitarist, and Singer, born in Joutseno

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What happened on December 8, 1978

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

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December 8, 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: December 8, 1996
• India: December 8, 1996
• Philippines: December 8, 1996
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1996
• Canada: December 8, 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: December 8, 1993
• India: December 8, 1994
• Philippines: December 8, 1994
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1995
• Canada: December 8, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: December 8, 1994
• India: December 8, 1996
• Philippines: December 8, 1996
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1995
• Canada: December 8, 1994

Full Driving License

• United States: December 8, 1996
• India: December 8, 1998
• Philippines: December 8, 1996
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1999
• Canada: December 8, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: December 8, 1994
• India: December 8, 1996
• Philippines: December 8, 1994
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1994
• Canada: December 8, 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: December 8, 1996
• India: December 8, 1999
• Philippines: December 8, 1996
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1996
• Canada: December 8, 1996

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

• United States: December 8, 1999
• India: December 8, 1999
• Philippines: December 8, 1996
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1996
• Canada: December 8, 1997

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

• India: December 8, 1996
• Canada: December 8, 1997
• United States: December 8, 1999
• Philippines: December 8, 1999
• United Kingdom: December 8, 1996

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 8, 2025

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

• December 8, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
• Your next birthday is 345 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn opposition Saturn
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Rahu conjunction Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Saturn square Sun
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Saturn opposition Rahu
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Sun
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn square Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mars
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Rahu conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Moon
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Saturn square Mars
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  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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