Born on 4 May, 1916 (Thursday)

• Personality
• 2025 Predictions
• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on May 4, 1916

Born on May 4, 1916 : You are a steady builder who speaks from the heart

You likely value usefulness more than applause. You prefer steady gains, plain talk, and a quiet sense of duty. Over a long life you’ve learned the power of words and the pull of possessions — both for comfort and for control. Read on and you’ll see how speech, money and family thread together to shape a life that both protects and speaks.

Personality : Warmhearted protector

Your basic nature is kind and protective, but you can hold tight to what you love. Mercury conjunct the Moon gives you a voice that carries feeling; you think with your heart and speak with ease. Sun placed toward the inner houses hints at a private core — you heal and retreat as needed. The result: people feel cared for, but may also sense your possessive streak. You act like a lighthouse — warm light with a firm foundation — and that steadiness asks to be understood more than admired.

Talent and Abilities : Clear, persuasive communicator

Your strongest tool is language. With Mercury and Moon together and Mars active in the 3rd, you argue well, teach, negotiate and settle disputes. Neptune in the 3rd adds imagination — you can use story or craft to persuade. Unconsciously, you want safety and recognition; turning words into income or service satisfies that need. Friend networks (Jupiter in the 11th) bring openings: speaking to a group, writing, or trading skill work can be practical channels. In certain planetary cycles — especially Jupiter transits — your voice will find a wider stage.

Blind Spots : Possessive showing as insecurity

The same care that makes you loyal can feel like control to others. You hate superficiality and may cut off people who seem shallow. That bluntness can be taken as overbearing. Also, a focus on material security (2nd-house emphasis) can mask inner vulnerability; you may defend your values fiercely instead of showing soft spots. Watch how quick judgments close doors — learning to ask rather than accuse will open more relationships than strength alone.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, responsibility, clearing family patterns

Your chart reads like someone sent to settle accounts: Life Path 8 and strong 2nd-house planets point to lessons about power, money and rightful authority. The Moon's South Node in the 3rd suggests past-life comfort with communication that now needs refinement; Rahu in the 9th calls you to broaden belief and study. You are invited to shift from proving worth by possession to proving it by service. Growth often arrives through responsibility — and through important planetary cycles (Saturn and Pluto) that ask you to transform what you cling to.

Family and Environment : Complex maternal ties

Early life likely involved tension around the mother or maternal line: challenges, strong opinions, or health and reputation issues may have made family life complicated. Sibling friction is possible. At the same time, there’s a practical lineage — crafts, sports or transport — that shaped your skills. Property and legal matters may have shadowed the household; you learned early to protect assets. These family threads teach you resilience, even as they ask you to forgive and restructure old dynamics.

Health and Habits : Slow, steady care wins

With Saturn and Pluto coloring your 2nd-house concerns, health is an area to handle patiently. Family tendencies toward circulatory or metabolic issues may exist, so regular checkups and modest daily routines help. Neptune’s influence can blur boundaries — be precise about medication and safety. A practical habit: keep walks, gentle strength work and clear meals on your calendar. During tough transits (Saturn or Neptune), symptoms or fatigue can intensify; treat those months as a cue to rest and simplify.

Education and Student Life : Hands-on, sometimes distracted

School may have felt uneven — interest came in practical subjects and crafts more than abstract study. You may have been restless in formal classrooms, leaning toward trades, languages, or travel. Multiple studies or a circuit of learning later in life suit you better than a single rigid path. Neptune in the 3rd and the South Node suggest quick language skills and a habit of learning by doing rather than by sitting still — return to learning at any age and it will repay you.

Work, Money and Career : Practical manager of resources

Career themes: management of money, property, practical skills and communication. Life Path 8 favors authority, banking, transport, or trades that build lasting value. If you are male: you may do well in writing, publishing, IT or media where your voice and a career-minded wife can support growth. If you are female: careers in teaching, design, journalism or property management often suit you; a husband may come from research, maritime or spiritual fields. Saturn and Pluto transits will test and later strengthen your financial standing — legal clarity is essential.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Steady but demanding

You love with commitment and expect loyalty in return. Mercury-Moon makes you talkative and emotionally expressive; Venus in the 2nd makes you value security and comfort in relationships. You may be possessive at times, and your partner could feel both safe and checked. If you are male: your wife may be career-oriented — perhaps in writing, design or communications — and she may bring property or practical support. If you are female: your husband may be involved in research, the sea, healing professions, or spiritual pursuits and might come from a larger or traditional family. Marriage can be stable, often with negotiation and mediation as needed; twins or close timing in children are possible in some charts. Watch Venus cycles: when Venus or Jupiter transit your relationship sectors you feel generous and close; when Saturn or Pluto test those areas, you reshape the contract or face power struggles. Use conversation and small rituals of care to keep attachment healthy and curious.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control vs. trust

You can be impatient, jealous, and stubborn. Possessiveness can push good people away. Money decisions sometimes come from fear — tempting quick schemes or risky bets. Family disputes, property entanglements or legal slowdowns are real possibilities; they test your patience. Health lapses from ignoring routine will bite back. The blunt truth: power without flexibility becomes brittle. Learn to let certain things go before they break you, and you’ll turn obstacles into fuel.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

• Keep a simple financial ledger and review legal documents; clarity beats panic.
• Channel speech: teach, write or lead small groups to use your Mercury-Moon gift.
• Daily routine: short walks, consistent meals and a sleep schedule to protect Saturn-ruled health.
• Practice one trust-building habit each week — ask more questions, give small freedom.
• Track planetary cycles: note Venus/Jupiter windows for relationship growth and Saturn/Pluto times for restructuring; plan big moves around them.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 4, 1916

• Jane Jacobs, Sociologist, Journalist, Author, Economist, Urban planner, and Writer, born in Scranton (died: April 25, 2006)
• Li Desheng, Politician, born in Xin County (died: May 8, 2011)
• Richard Louis 'Dick' Proenneke, Naturalist, born in Lee County (died: April 20, 2003)
• Elliott Waters Montroll, University teacher, Mathematician, and Physicist, born in Pittsburgh (died: December 3, 1983)
• Miloslav Veverka, Photographer, born in Prague
• Butch Davis, Baseball player, born in Charlotte (died: November 28, 1988)
• Jadwiga Boczar, Lawyer, born in Lviv (died: June 21, 2007)
• Everett W. Holstrom, Military leader, and Military personnel, born in Cottage Grove (died: December 2, 2000)
• Johanna Lucassen-Schulman, Painter, born in Laren (died: January 1, 2000)
• Sven Hansson, Politician, born in Kristianstad (died: May 20, 1995)
• Gyula Kiss, Association football player, born in Budapest (died: December 12, 1959)
• Gerhard Reinhardt, Resistance fighter, and Politician, born in Werdau (died: August 22, 1989)
• Hans Thalberg, Diplomat, born in Vienna (died: July 15, 2003)
• Rose Laub Coser, Sociologist, and University teacher, born in Berlin (died: August 21, 1994)
• Jean Kahn-Dessertenne, Poet, born in 14th arrondissement of Paris (died: April 17, 1970)
• Daniel H. H. Ingalls, Sr., Indologist, Linguist, and Philosopher, born in New York City (died: July 17, 1999)
• Alexander Ratiu, Human rights activist, Politician, Priest, and Writer, born in Scalp Level (died: July 25, 2002)
• Alexis Labhart, Physician, born in Saint Petersburg (died: January 1, 1994)
• Lawrence Preston Joseph Graves, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Texarkana (died: January 15, 1994)
• Robert G. Sachs, Theoretical physicist, and Physicist, born in Hagerstown (died: April 14, 1999)
• Walter W. Arndt, Linguist, Journalist, and Translator, born in Istanbul (died: February 15, 2011)
• Pyotr Shlykov, Camera operator, born in Пісчано-Таволжано, Курганська обл. (died: January 11, 1998)
• Lennart Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Lehn, Danish Count, Second Lieutenant, and Resistance Fighter, born in Hvidkilde (died: March 28, 1945)
• Robert Iovane's son Sturua, Painter, born in nabakevi (died: January 21, 1982)
• Boris Iljasov, Actor, born in Saint Petersburg (died: November 3, 1994)
• Zdzisław Winiarski, Athlete, born in Rudniki (died: September 1, 1979)
• Willy Jean Frère, Politician, born in Solre-sur-Sambre (died: January 1, 1985)
• Sir (William) Henry Garrioch, Politician, born in Mauritius (died: February 18, 2008)
• Giuseppe Vaccaro, Military officer, born in Venice (died: January 1, 2006)
• Allan Eriksson, Translator, born in Gothenburg (died: April 19, 1963)
• Suzanne Rafin-Duvolon, Biologist, and Physician, born in Varrains (died: October 4, 2016)
• Constant Lauwers, Sport cyclist, born in Sint-Amands (died: April 2, 1983)
• Pele de Lappe, Lithographer, Drawer, Printmaker, and Painter, born in San Francisco (died: October 1, 2007)
• Adrienne Ranc-Sakakini, French Resistance fighter, born in Marseille (died: June 22, 2014)
• Adam Glapa, Ethnographer, and Pedagogue, born in Grodzisk Wielkopolski (died: January 1, 2000)
• Gösta Nissjers, Drawer, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Järna parish (died: April 29, 1963)
• Friedrich Mokross, Actor, born in Zabrze (died: January 3, 1999)

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What happened on May 4, 1916

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May 4, 1916 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1916 belongs to the GI Generation group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

• United States: May 4, 1934
• India: May 4, 1934
• Philippines: May 4, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1934
• Canada: May 4, 1934

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: May 4, 1931
• India: May 4, 1932
• Philippines: May 4, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1933
• Canada: May 4, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 4, 1932
• India: May 4, 1934
• Philippines: May 4, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1933
• Canada: May 4, 1932

Full Driving License

• United States: May 4, 1934
• India: May 4, 1936
• Philippines: May 4, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1937
• Canada: May 4, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 4, 1932
• India: May 4, 1934
• Philippines: May 4, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1932
• Canada: May 4, 1932

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: May 4, 1934
• India: May 4, 1937
• Philippines: May 4, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1934
• Canada: May 4, 1934

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

• United States: May 4, 1937
• India: May 4, 1937
• Philippines: May 4, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1934
• Canada: May 4, 1935

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

• India: May 4, 1934
• Canada: May 4, 1935
• United States: May 4, 1937
• Philippines: May 4, 1937
• United Kingdom: May 4, 1934

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 4, 1962

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

• May 4, 2026 is on a Monday.
• Your next birthday is 231 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  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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