Born on 17 May, 1917 (Thursday)

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May 17, 1917 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 17, 1917 : You are a steady builder with a poet’s heart

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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 May 17, 1917 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on May 17, 1917

• Edward Gervase Willan, Diplomat, born in Hampshire (died: February 12, 2006)
• Herta Winkler, Politician, born in Bad Gams (died: September 11, 2003)
• Sietze de Groot, Speed skater, born in Weidum (died: December 19, 1983)
• Dmitry Maevsky, Painter, born in Saint Petersburg (died: July 23, 1992)
• Theodor Prager, Journalist, and Economist, born in Vienna (died: February 22, 1986)
• Boris Vasilyev, Shipbuilder Engineer, and Captain of the First Rank, born in Saint Petersburg (died: January 1, 1996)
• Гангаев Алексей Кузьмич, Soviet Army officer, born in Mordovskiy Pimbur (died: March 17, 1990)
• Andranik Alexandrovich Manukyan, Military personnel, born in Bnunis (died: April 4, 1986)
• Boris Schnaiderman, Linguist, Translator, and Writer, born in Uman (died: May 18, 2016)
• Anthony Provenzano, Trade unionist, born in Lower East Side (died: December 12, 1988)
• Anthony T. Shtogren, Military officer, born in Boston (died: January 1, 2003)
• Arthur Betts, Association football player, born in Sutton in Ashfield (died: June 15, 1978)
• Bob Kelley, Sports commentator, Radio personality, and Journalist, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (died: September 9, 1966)
• Charles Scherf, Aircraft pilot, born in Emmaville (died: July 13, 1949)
• David M. Turner, Politician, born in Towanda (died: September 8, 2012)
• Frank H. Ogawa, Politician, born in Lodi (died: July 13, 1994)
• George Jumonville, Baseball player, born in Mobile (died: December 12, 1996)
• Georges Briard, Designer, born in Ekaterinoslav, Poland (died: July 30, 2005)
• John Allyn, Baseball player, born in Chicago, Illinois (died: April 29, 1979)
• June Brae, Dancer, and Ballet dancer, born in Shanghai (died: January 3, 2000)
• Lidija Franklin, Choreographer, and Ballet dancer, born in Vyshny Volochyok (died: December 5, 2019)
• Lou Gordon, Journalist, born in Detroit (died: May 24, 1977)
• Murdo Martin, Politician, born in Lingwick (died: January 2, 1989)
• Ragnvald Terum Winjum, Jurist, Farmer, and Politician, born in Aurland Municipality (died: January 4, 1965)
• Victor Ransom, Cricketer, born in New Malden (died: September 23, 1998)
• Silveira Júnior, Journalist, born in Piçarras (died: December 3, 1990)
• Ignacy Moś, Bibliophile, and Merchant, born in Ostrzeszów (died: December 14, 2001)
• Jerzy Rumianek, Starosta rypiński, and Poseł na Sejm PRL II kadencji, born in Skrwilno (died: May 22, 1991)
• Lauri Äijö, Pilot, air observer, born in Kauhajoki (died: January 20, 2004)
• Pentti Kullervo Koivisto, Painter, born in Oulu (died: December 5, 1961)
• Heinz Fuchs, Art historian, born in Vaihingen an der Enz (died: December 3, 2001)
• Les Burge, Baseball player, born in Stokes County, North Carolina (died: March 1, 1996)
• Nikolay Bychkov, Association football player, born in Moscow (died: January 1, 1947)
• Yevhen Yehorov, Graphic artist, University teacher, and Painter, born in Lyman (died: May 4, 2005)
• Hanns Alexander, Soldier, and Merchant, born in Berlin (died: December 23, 2006)
• Andrée Weitzel, Journalist, born in Lausanne (died: September 20, 1984)
• Joanna Nauwelaerts-Thues, Politician, born in Lier (died: April 16, 2005)
• Eddie Morcom, Australian rules football player, born in Carlton (died: August 20, 2007)
• Maj Samzelius, Drama teacher, Playwright, and Actor, born in Leipzig (died: August 31, 2015)
• Hsiu-fu Chao, Entomologist, born in Fuzhou, Fujian, China (died: May 2, 2001)
• Winslow Anderson, Painter, born in Plymouth (died: December 10, 2007)
• Иван Афанасьевич Ляпунов, Senior Sergeant of the Red Army, born in Leshukonsky District (died: March 10, 1997)
• Kuna Dyshekova, Actor, born in Chegem (died: January 1, 2003)
• Ivan Zaporozhskiy, Filmmaker, and Camera operator, born in Bititsia (died: January 9, 1993)
• Surendra Pal Singh, Politician, born in Bahanpur, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India (died: January 1, 2009)
• James D. Barger, Pathologist, and Physician, born in Bismarck (died: April 3, 2003)
• Andrew Bosman, Military officer, born in Bloemhof (died: April 17, 1947)
• Donald Hollowbreast, Artist, born in Birney
• John Armour, Soldier, born in Barony, Glasgow
• Dan MacIntyre, Businessman, and Politician, born in Atlanta (died: April 6, 1969)

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What happened on May 17, 1917

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May 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: May 17, 1935
• India: May 17, 1935
• Philippines: May 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 17, 1935
• Canada: May 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: May 17, 1932
• India: May 17, 1933
• Philippines: May 17, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 17, 1934
• Canada: May 17, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 17, 1933
• India: May 17, 1935
• Philippines: May 17, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 17, 1933
• Canada: May 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: May 17, 1935
• India: May 17, 1938
• Philippines: May 17, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 17, 1935
• Canada: May 17, 1935

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 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

• May 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 240 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Saturn sextile Venus
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 28 October, 2025

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

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