Born on 16 October, 1917 (Tuesday)

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October 16, 1917 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on October 16, 1917 : You carry quiet power and a steady heart — private wisdom that meets public purpose.

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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 October 16, 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 October 16, 1917

• Murray MacLehose, Linguist, Sinologist, Diplomat, Farmer, and Politician, born in Glasgow (died: May 27, 2000)
• Luigi Polacco, University teacher, Philologist, and Archaeologist, born in Stra (died: February 25, 2007)
• Don Barrett, Military personnel, born in Adelaide (died: January 1, 1973)
• Jiří Jahn, Opinion journalist, Director, Translator, and Screenwriter, born in Prague
• Karel Zadák, Organ builder, born in Kutná Hora (died: January 20, 1975)
• Karel Škarka, Diarist, and Soldier, born in Horní Sloupnice (died: April 19, 2000)
• A. Mary Tropper, Mathematician, born in Sheffield (died: February 26, 2009)
• Raymond Connell, Cricketer, born in Gqeberha (died: July 3, 1968)
• Alice Pearce, Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor, and Singer, born in New York City (died: March 3, 1966)
• Doug McMahon, Association football player, born in Winnipeg (died: April 16, 1997)
• Robert E. Machol, Engineer, and Scientist, born in New York, USA (died: November 12, 1998)
• Pat Flowers, Jazz musician, Pianist, and Singer, born in Detroit (died: October 6, 2000)
• John R. Foley, Politician, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Wabasha (died: November 11, 2001)
• Иван Иванович Прошин, Military officer, born in Snyatinovo (died: September 8, 1980)
• Aasmund Brynildsen, Translator, and Poet, born in Færder Municipality (died: June 19, 1974)
• Brita Bager, Radio personality, born in Kalmar stadsförsamling, Kalmar län (died: December 22, 1998)
• Wanda Wertenstein, Film director, born in Warsaw (died: September 16, 2003)
• Allan Hallila, General, born in Seinäjoki (died: January 16, 1978)
• Erkki Salomaa, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Jyväskylä (died: November 11, 1971)
• Stig-Olof Wikberg, Officer, and Rear Admiral, born in Helsinki (died: January 1, 1992)
• Václav Kaňkovský, Actor, born in Kamenice nad Lipou (died: April 17, 1987)
• Heinz Keller, Chemist, born in Hanover (died: January 16, 2014)
• Tadeusz Marcinkowski, Medical historian, University teacher, and Physician, born in Vilnius (died: November 8, 2011)
• 陳為忠, Educator, born in Hubei, Yingcheng (died: December 1, 2012)
• Paul-Maria Meier, Writer, born in Biwels (died: August 28, 2000)
• Raymond Bataille, Politician, born in Faimes (died: November 19, 2012)
• Дмитрий Поликарпович Павленко, Railway worker, born in Gal'chin (died: March 19, 1986)
• Desmond Fitzmaurice, Cricketer, born in Melbourne (died: January 19, 1981)

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What happened on October 16, 1917

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October 16, 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: October 16, 1935
• India: October 16, 1935
• Philippines: October 16, 1935
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1935
• Canada: October 16, 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: October 16, 1932
• India: October 16, 1933
• Philippines: October 16, 1933
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1934
• Canada: October 16, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: October 16, 1933
• India: October 16, 1935
• Philippines: October 16, 1935
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1934
• Canada: October 16, 1933

Full Driving License

• United States: October 16, 1935
• India: October 16, 1937
• Philippines: October 16, 1935
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1938
• Canada: October 16, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 16, 1933
• India: October 16, 1935
• Philippines: October 16, 1933
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1933
• Canada: October 16, 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: October 16, 1935
• India: October 16, 1938
• Philippines: October 16, 1935
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1935
• Canada: October 16, 1935

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

• United States: October 16, 1938
• India: October 16, 1938
• Philippines: October 16, 1935
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1935
• Canada: October 16, 1936

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

• India: October 16, 1935
• Canada: October 16, 1936
• United States: October 16, 1938
• Philippines: October 16, 1938
• United Kingdom: October 16, 1935

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 16, 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

• October 16, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 354 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 08 October, 2025

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

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