Born on 17 April, 1917 (Tuesday)

• Personality
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• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on April 17, 1917

Born on April 17, 1917 : You speak plainly, think fast, and hold your ground in money matters.

You were born into a fast-moving century. That gave you two gifts: a quick mind tuned for conversation and a quiet sense of how to protect what matters. Imagine someone who edits their life like a column — cutting what’s unnecessary, keeping the clear lines. You lean toward practical plans more than grand gestures. Over decades this made you reliable and interesting; there's always one more thought you want to send into the room.

Personality : Inventive

You think like a reporter and a tinkerer at once. With Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter falling in the 3rd house from the Moon, you favor short, bright connections — phone calls, letters, small travels, and quick lessons. You invent ways to explain things so others understand. Your detachment keeps you calm; you speak truth without melodrama. People may call you reserved, but you’re observant. When conversation matters, you are the person who lights the lamp — and you often do it quietly, which makes others listen. That quiet spark often becomes your next idea.

Talent and Abilities : Communicator

Your natural skill is translation: complex ideas into clear words. Life Path 3 gives you flair for language and performance; the 3rd‑house cluster supplies curiosity and local networks. Unconscious motives: you use talk to make sense of feeling and to connect with safety. You might write, teach, sell ideas, or counsel. Money smarts (Birth Number 8, Mars in 2nd) mean you can monetize a message. In times when Jupiter or Mercury make favorable transits, opportunities for publication, radio, or public speaking often arrive — be ready to take them.

Blind Spots : Fearful

Underneath the clear speech sits a cautious heart. Low self‑esteem and periods of low motivation can keep you from stepping fully into the spotlight. Your detachment sometimes looks like distance; people may misread you as cold when you’re protecting yourself. You can over-analyze a friendly gesture until it feels risky. Pushback from blunt people annoys you — you prefer honest tact. Watch for these patterns, and you’ll notice how a small step of trust brings richer ties. That small step often begins with one brave sentence.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility

Your chart asks you to balance creative joy with the needs of groups. Pluto in the 5th and the Moon’s South Node in the 5th suggest strong past‑life habits around romance, children, or self‑expression that must transform now. Rahu in the 11th pushes you toward wider networks and social aims. The lesson: move from singular applause to steady contribution. You’re asked to use your voice not just for self, but for community. When Saturn or Pluto form hard angles, expect tests that refine how you share your gifts — tests that often leave a wiser, calmer you.

Family and Environment : Persistent Mother

Your home life shows persistence and steady care, often because your mother or a maternal figure played a formative role. You prefer large, practical households and value reliable support. Siblings, neighbors, and local networks may matter more than distant relations. Family may include healers, teachers, or people who work with language. Expect some health patterns to recur across the family line; attention to routine and medical checkups pays off. Family roots give you a quiet safety net — and sometimes a push to expand beyond it.

Health and Habits : Work‑linked rhythms

Saturn and Neptune in the 6th house from the Moon point to work‑related wear and occasional vague symptoms when you overdo things. Pay attention to sleep, digestion, and stress management. Preventive care and steady daily habits help more than dramatic fixes. During long Saturn cycles, slow attention to routine brings the best results; during Neptune phases, seek clear medical advice rather than wishful remedies. A small daily discipline — walks, simple breathing, clear sleep hours — sustains you better than sporadic efforts.

Education and Student Life : Timed and Curious

You manage time well and learn in short, focused bursts. You may have preferred practical studies — languages, communication, technical training, or medicine — and you likely collect knowledge across topics rather than follow a single track. Thirst for learning stays with you, but so does occasional low drive; structure and mentors help. If you studied or trained during a major transit of Jupiter or Mercury, those periods often marked real growth. Keep curiosity alive with small projects that lead to visible results.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic

You do best where words meet systems. Service roles, teaching, writing, counseling, medicine, or technical communications suit you. You handle money with a steady hand — Mars in the 2nd brings assertiveness about resources, Birth Number 8 gives ambition in finance. If you are male, your public work or income may tie to leadership, creative fields, or energy sectors; if you are female, your career may blend communication with service, tech, or the arts. Avoid speculative property ventures at risky times; instead, favor steady income and smart investments. Career transits of Jupiter and Saturn will change your earning landscape, so watch those cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Adventurous

You like partners who bring adventure and honest talk. You are drawn to people who are active, curious, and direct. If you are male, your wife may be proud, clever, and possibly involved in public or creative work; if you are female, your husband may be disciplined, technical, or tied to changing environments. Relationships can teach you patience and tact. Old romance patterns (South Node in 5th) may repeat unless you choose different behavior — choose steady friendship alongside passion. Planetary transits of Venus or Mars often mark turning points in love; notice those moments. A strong partnership for you grows from shared purpose as much as from chemistry.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Courage to act

You can freeze when choices require emotional risk. That fear shows up as procrastination, missed chances, or cutting off people to avoid pain. Your bluntness can bruise sensitive souls; your detachment can leave you lonely. Be rough with excuses and gentle with yourself. The hard truth: avoiding feeling won’t save you. Start with one act of small courage — say what you mean, accept a compliment, make a modest investment — and watch how momentum builds. That single move often changes the next decade.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Write one clear letter or note a week — small public acts build reputation (Mercury/Jupiter support this).
• Set a simple financial rule: save 10% automatically; treat money as a language you can read.
• Practice short daily routines: 10 minutes of breathing or a walk to steady Saturn’s influence.
• Use mentorship or a trusted group (Rahu in 11th) to expand networks and test ideas before big moves.
• Track key transits: whenever Saturn, Jupiter, or Pluto form hard angles, slow down and review decisions — these cycles reshape your work and relationships.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on April 17, 1917

• Roberto Benedicto, Ambassador, born in La Carlota (died: May 15, 2000)
• Tabosa de Almeida, Politician, born in Caruaru (died: February 26, 2005)
• Bobby Nelson, Athlete, born in Montreal (died: February 20, 2002)
• Viktor Zemets, Chief executive officer, and Engineer, born in Kupyansky Uyezd (died: August 2, 1992)
• Bob Cunningham, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Atchison
• František Tomší, Internist, born in Týn nad Vltavou (died: July 6, 1983)
• Drahomíra Hůrková, Actor, born in Prague (died: June 12, 1990)
• Jaroslav V. Strniště, Prose writer, Editing staff, Bank officer, Official, and Writer, born in Dašice (died: May 2, 2004)
• Jiří Filsak, Physician, born in Jičín (died: December 16, 1970)
• George Swinton, Landscape painter, Art historian, Painter, Curator, Artist, and Writer, born in Vienna (died: April 21, 2002)
• Harry Cozart, Baseball player, born in Raleigh, North Carolina (died: May 21, 1989)
• Valerian Iosifovich Metreveli, Soviet scientist, Technical sciences doctor, Professor, Academician, born in Oni Municipality (died: January 24, 2004)
• Hans Marberger, Urologist, born in Umhausen (died: April 24, 2002)
• Guillermo Botero Gutiérrez, Sculptor, born in Pácora, Colombia (died: November 1, 1999)
• Martha Kyrle, Physicist, Politician, Physician, and Actor, born in Vienna (died: July 15, 2017)
• Massimo Dallamano, Film director, Cinematographer, and Screenwriter, born in Milan (died: November 4, 1976)
• Siegfried Brachfeld, Journalist, born in Berlin (died: June 22, 1978)
• Jarmila Hassan Abdel Wahab, Music teacher, and Opera singer, born in Prague (died: April 24, 1996)
• Kurt Heinz Sieger, University teacher, and Painter, born in Görlitz (died: March 25, 2002)
• Pierre Monfrais, Politician, born in Paris (died: February 3, 1996)
• Enrique Flamini, Association football player, born in Rosario (died: January 11, 1982)
• Борис Семёнович Осипов, Polar pilot, born in Konstantinovsky District (died: January 1, 1988)
• Donald Niel Cameron, Politician, born in North Glengarry (died: December 24, 2014)
• Heinrich Theelen, Association football player, born in Rheydt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Alemania (died: January 16, 1973)
• Loretta Schafer, Religious servant, born in Chicago (died: February 19, 1998)
• Marietta Peabody Tree, Socialite, and Diplomat, born in Lawrence (died: August 15, 1991)
• Martha Sigall, Animator, born in Buffalo (died: December 13, 2014)
• Roberto Campos, Diplomat, Economist, Politician, and Writer, born in Cuiabá (died: October 10, 2001)
• Yuko Minamimura, Baseball player, born in Osaka Prefecture (died: April 17, 1990)
• Stan Andrews, Baseball player, born in Lynn (died: June 10, 1995)
• Edward Sutor, Sculptor, born in Nowy Targ (died: January 1, 1984)
• T. C. Hsu, Cell biologist, Geneticist, and Biologist, born in Shaoxing (died: July 9, 2003)
• Yōhei Mimura, Businessperson, born in Tokyo (died: May 22, 2006)
• Shigeru Suzuki, Banker, born in Hokkaido (died: October 29, 2014)
• Стоян Стоянов Василев, Physician, born in Stoyanovo (died: June 26, 1944)
• Георгий Степанович Мыльников, Commanding platoon of sappers, born in Volodarsky District (died: February 9, 1945)
• Rudy Sternberg, Farmer, Politician, Engineer, and Businessperson, born in Toruń (died: January 5, 1978)
• Леанід Фёдаравіч Бражнык, Music teacher, Opera singer, and Musician, born in Moskalenki (died: January 1, 1992)
• Иван Игнатьевич Билык, Soviet military serviceman, born in Kamianka-Dniprovska Raion (died: August 27, 1969)
• Tone Hace, Robber, born in Podcerkev (died: November 1, 1988)
• Joukje Smits, Resistance fighter, born in Rotterdam (died: May 17, 1985)
• Carlo Caldi, Partisan, and Entrepreneur, born in Omegna (died: January 9, 2012)
• Hans-Joachim Schwarze, Politician, born in Apolda (died: November 17, 1995)

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What happened on April 17, 1917

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April 17, 1917 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1917 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: April 17, 1935
• India: April 17, 1935
• Philippines: April 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1935
• Canada: April 17, 1935

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: April 17, 1932
• India: April 17, 1933
• Philippines: April 17, 1933
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1934
• Canada: April 17, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: April 17, 1933
• India: April 17, 1935
• Philippines: April 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1934
• Canada: April 17, 1933

Full Driving License

• United States: April 17, 1935
• India: April 17, 1937
• Philippines: April 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1938
• Canada: April 17, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: April 17, 1933
• India: April 17, 1935
• Philippines: April 17, 1933
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1933
• Canada: April 17, 1933

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: April 17, 1935
• India: April 17, 1938
• Philippines: April 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1935
• Canada: April 17, 1935

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

• United States: April 17, 1938
• India: April 17, 1938
• Philippines: April 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1935
• Canada: April 17, 1936

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

• India: April 17, 1935
• Canada: April 17, 1936
• United States: April 17, 1938
• Philippines: April 17, 1938
• United Kingdom: April 17, 1935

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

May 17, 1963

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 215 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars aspects 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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