Born on 5 August, 1916 (Saturday)

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• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1916

Born on August 5, 1916 : Your voice still opens doors — you lead with charm and purpose.

You grew up with a sense that your words and presence mattered. Think of yourself as someone who can speak in a packed hall and still keep a secret notebook at home. You want recognition. You also want meaning. That mix drives everything you do — and it keeps life interesting.

Personality : Romantic yet ambitious

You combine warmth with a public edge. You’re drawn to romance, ideas, and beauty, but you also chase achievement. You charm people easily and use that charm to build networks. At times you change direction — new interests, new projects — which can look fickle. Yet beneath that shiftiness is persistence: you return to causes that matter. In short, you’re a communicator who wants to matter, not just be liked. This sets the stage for how your talents show up.

Talent and Abilities : Natural communicator and networker

Life path 3 gives you a gift for speech, writing, and performance. With Sun and Mercury in the 10th from the Moon, you do this in public — town meetings, boards, churches, or local media. You’re good at connecting people and getting projects moving. Unconsciously, you seek approval and legacy; that motive explains why you keep showing up even after setbacks. Use short public projects to show consistent results and avoid spreading yourself too thin.

Blind Spots : Charm that masks inconsistency

People see you as lively and engaging, but they can also see you as changeable. Your romantic nature can turn into restlessness. Mars in the 12th suggests hidden anger or private grudges that bubble up at inconvenient times. You may underestimate how much others need steady follow-through. Admit small failings quickly; it keeps relationships intact and reputation strong. That honesty leads naturally into the karmic work you’re asked to do.

Karmic Lessons : Balance duty with your need to shine

The Moon’s South Node in the 10th and Saturn in that same angle point to repeated themes around career and public role. You may feel pulled to prove yourself. The lesson is to trade showy ambition for steady service. Neptune in the 10th asks you to bring compassion into authority. Over time, cycles of Saturn and Neptune will test and refine this balance — those transits intensify what you must learn. When you accept duty without losing your voice, you transform old patterns.

Family and Environment : Close to mother, a public father

You likely enjoyed a happy childhood and a persistent home presence. Your mother stands out as a steady influence. Your father or male elders may have been known locally — tied to public work, medicine, or government. Uranus and Rahu in the 4th bring surprises: moves, odd living arrangements, or sudden changes at home. Family supports you, but privacy is important. That private life will shape health, learning, and love.

Health and Habits : Watch digestion, stress, and smoke exposure

Health notes here are practical. You may be prone to stomach or skin sensitivities and be reactive to smoke or cooking fumes. Anger held in can show up as ulcers or digestion issues. Mars in the 12th makes some problems hidden until they surface. Regular checkups, simple breathing practice, and cutting down on irritants help. Small daily habits protect the long life you’ve built and keep you active in community life.

Education and Student Life : Bright but uneven schooling

Your school years may have felt scattered. You’re bright but sometimes disinterested in routine studies. Breaks or gaps in formal education are possible. Later, you learn on your own — correspondence, adult classes, or hands-on experience. You flourish when study connects to communication, arts, or public policy. The lesson: structure your curiosity so talent turns into recognized skill.

Work, Money and Career : Public roles, steady reputation pays

With heavy emphasis in the 10th, career matters to you. You do well in roles that require speaking, organizing, or representing others — government, large organisations, teaching, insurance, or community leadership. Networking is a strength; money often comes through job, property or partnership. Jupiter in the 7th helps partnerships and contracts. Expect cycles where Saturn or Neptune test your career direction — plan for those phases and use them to rebuild stronger.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romance tied to ideals and travel

You fall for ideas as much as people. Venus and Pluto in the 9th show love of travel, philosophy, religion, or a partner from another place or background. That brings passion, but also transformation — relationships change you deeply. You can be romantic yet changeable; that frustrates steady partners. If you are male: your wife may be intellectual, involved in writing, teaching, travel, or public relations, and she may bring her own income or career. If you are female: your husband may be practical, tied to land, finance, engineering or stable business, sometimes stubborn. Early marriage years can be testing; the first three years or cyclical seven-year shifts may expose incompatibilities. In good transits from Jupiter, partnerships grow; in tougher Saturn cycles, realism and compromise are required. Your partner often admires your charm and expects follow-through — give them both and you turn romance into a lasting alliance.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Scatter, pride, private resentments

Be blunt with yourself: your charm can hide a lack of follow-through. You start many projects and finish few. Pride and a need for recognition sometimes isolate you. Hidden anger or secrecy (Mars in the 12th) can sabotage relationships and health. Financially, impulsive choices or restlessness may cost you. Face these patterns directly: admit where you’ve been inconsistent, and build one steady habit at a time. That honesty opens the door to real change.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Channel Life Path 3: pick one creative project for 12 months and finish it; treat it like a public promise.
• Set clear habits: daily 10-minute breathing or gentle walk to reduce hidden stress (Mars 12th).
• Use a simple ledger and a trusted advisor for money decisions; avoid impulsive buys.
• Communicate expectations with partners; schedule a monthly check-in to build trust.
• Watch major transits: when Saturn or Jupiter touch your career or 7th house, slow down, plan, and act with care — those cycles magnify outcomes.

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Some famous persons born on August 5, 1916

• Yves Nonen, Naval officer, born in Lanmérin, Côtes-du-Nord, France (died: November 24, 1944)
• Jeanne Couplan, French Resistance fighter, born in Rennes (died: March 26, 1945)
• Pierre Fournera, French Resistance fighter, and Commissaire de police, born in Perpignan (died: August 1, 1944)
• Nils Orring, Surveyor, and Politician, born in Umeå landsförsamling, Västerbottens län (died: May 30, 2007)
• Jerzy Kordas, Athlete, born in Zamość
• Peter Viereck, Literary critic, Journalist, Historian, Politician, Poet, and Writer, born in New York City (died: May 13, 2006)
• Sadeq Chubak, Novelist, Translator, Playwright, and Writer, born in Bushehr (died: July 3, 1998)
• Pierre Wijnnobel, Guitarist, Songwriter, Composer, and Writer, born in Leiden (died: January 9, 2010)
• Arthur Wheeler, Motorcycle racer, born in Epsom (died: June 16, 2001)
• Alexander Fyodorovich Avdeyev, Fighter pilot, born in Bolshaya Talinka (died: August 12, 1942)
• Momčilo Stanojlović, Military personnel, born in Kragujevac (died: June 13, 1943)
• Anthony Zuzzio, American football player, and Teacher, born in Irvington (died: April 7, 2001)
• María Luz Regás, Screenwriter, born in Argentina (died: January 1, 1984)
• Jack Challinor, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Middlewich (died: January 1, 1981)
• Ronald Wallace, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Halifax (died: May 20, 2008)
• Zhuang Qiaosheng, Plant breeder, born in Minhou County (died: May 8, 2022)
• Antoni Marian Plamitzer, Engineer, born in Lviv (died: October 5, 2001)
• Oldemiro Cardoso de Figueiredo, Physician, born in Angra do Heroísmo (died: May 7, 1995)
• Sigurd Lorentzen, Judge, born in Sunndal Municipality (died: January 25, 1979)
• Marko Antonovych, Opinion journalist, and Historian, born in Kyiv (died: January 28, 2005)
• Husein Mutahar, Diplomat, and Composer, born in Semarang (died: June 9, 2004)
• Hans Munz, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Bottighofen (died: March 4, 2013)
• جون غوردون لان, Politician, born in Gordon/Barrie Island (died: August 9, 2001)
• Dragoslav Popović, Actor, born in Zaječar (died: December 10, 1969)
• 朱堂, Veterinarian, Academician, born in Zigong, Sichuan, China (died: June 4, 2014)
• Marty Phelan, Australian rules football player, born in Footscray (died: December 29, 1974)
• Cristobal Ceballos García, Association football player, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (died: December 14, 1989)
• Fortunat Bakalski, Editor, Publisher, and Capuchin, born in Duvanlii (died: September 1, 1952)
• Dewi-Prys Thomas, Architect, born in Toxteth Park (died: November 28, 1985)

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What happened on August 5, 1916

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August 5, 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: August 5, 1934
• India: August 5, 1934
• Philippines: August 5, 1934
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1934
• Canada: August 5, 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: August 5, 1931
• India: August 5, 1932
• Philippines: August 5, 1932
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1933
• Canada: August 5, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 5, 1932
• India: August 5, 1934
• Philippines: August 5, 1934
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1933
• Canada: August 5, 1932

Full Driving License

• United States: August 5, 1934
• India: August 5, 1936
• Philippines: August 5, 1934
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1937
• Canada: August 5, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 5, 1932
• India: August 5, 1934
• Philippines: August 5, 1932
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1932
• Canada: August 5, 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: August 5, 1934
• India: August 5, 1937
• Philippines: August 5, 1934
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1934
• Canada: August 5, 1934

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

• United States: August 5, 1937
• India: August 5, 1937
• Philippines: August 5, 1934
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1934
• Canada: August 5, 1935

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

• India: August 5, 1934
• Canada: August 5, 1935
• United States: August 5, 1937
• Philippines: August 5, 1937
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1934

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 5, 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

• August 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 328 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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