Born on 21 August, 1917 (Tuesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 1917

Born on August 21, 1917 : A steady, quietly magnetic presence

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Some famous persons born on August 21, 1917

• Leonid Hurwicz, University teacher, Economist, and Mathematician, born in Moscow (died: June 24, 2008)
• Carla Zierenberg, Painter, born in Kiel (died: December 18, 2010)
• Xu Shunshou, Translator, born in Shanghai (died: January 6, 1968)
• Marianne von Münchow, Textile artist, and Interior designer, born in Solna (died: April 22, 2016)
• Ludvík Starosta, Career soldier, Archivist, and Librarian, born in Prostějov (died: April 25, 1977)
• Jerzy Kowarski, Architect, born in Saint Petersburg (died: July 3, 2004)
• Zbigniew Brycki, Military personnel, born in Mąkowarsko (died: August 21, 1944)
• Karl-Heinz-Reichel, Pop singer, Composer, and Actor, born in Hamburg
• Canuto Errázuriz, Ski jumper, born in Santiago (died: February 14, 1996)
• Ilija Badovinac, Partisan, and Military officer, born in Rosalnice (died: February 12, 1944)
• Rodney Richardson, Musician, born in New Orleans (died: October 29, 2005)
• Frank Reynolds, Field hockey player, born in Wellington (died: March 20, 2001)
• Esther Cooper Jackson, Activist, Editor, Journalist, and Writer, born in Arlington County (died: August 23, 2022)
• José María Beltrán Pérez, Playwright, born in Valencia (died: September 16, 1986)
• Tony Bova, American football player, born in Pittsburgh (died: October 15, 1973)
• Josué Montello, Novelist, Journalist, University teacher, Librarian, and Writer, born in São Luís (died: March 15, 2006)
• Hidekatsu Nakamura, Historian, born in Tokyo (died: January 1, 2011)
• Kay Heim, Baseball player, born in Athabasca (died: May 11, 2015)
• Tommy O'Boyle, American football player, born in Fort Dodge (died: July 19, 2000)
• Niaz Khan, Field hockey player, born in Jalandhar (died: October 19, 2001)
• Janez Vipotnik, Journalist, Partisan, Politician, and Writer, born in Zagorje ob Savi (died: April 21, 1998)
• Andrey Robinson, Philologist, born in Krasnodar (died: June 13, 1993)
• Salvatore Cascino, Athletics competitor, born in Palermo (died: April 21, 1990)

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What happened on August 21, 1917

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August 21, 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: August 21, 1935
• India: August 21, 1935
• Philippines: August 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1935
• Canada: August 21, 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: August 21, 1932
• India: August 21, 1933
• Philippines: August 21, 1933
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1934
• Canada: August 21, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 21, 1933
• India: August 21, 1935
• Philippines: August 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1934
• Canada: August 21, 1933

Full Driving License

• United States: August 21, 1935
• India: August 21, 1937
• Philippines: August 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1938
• Canada: August 21, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 21, 1933
• India: August 21, 1935
• Philippines: August 21, 1933
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1933
• Canada: August 21, 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: August 21, 1935
• India: August 21, 1938
• Philippines: August 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1935
• Canada: August 21, 1935

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

• United States: August 21, 1938
• India: August 21, 1938
• Philippines: August 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1935
• Canada: August 21, 1936

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

• India: August 21, 1935
• Canada: August 21, 1936
• United States: August 21, 1938
• Philippines: August 21, 1938
• United Kingdom: August 21, 1935

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 21, 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

• August 21, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 339 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Ketu conjunction Venus
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mars
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Saturn opposition Venus
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 17 November, 2025

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

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