Born on 17 October, 1917 (Wednesday)

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October 17, 1917 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on October 17, 1917 : You carry quiet authority — heart and will moving together.

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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 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 October 17, 1917

• Jolan Babus, Ethnographer, and Anthropologist, born in Košice (died: May 5, 1967)
• Mak Dizdar, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Stolac (died: July 14, 1971)
• Hellmut Sieglerschmidt, Politician, born in Berlin (died: March 1, 1992)
• Yakov Pavlov, Politician, and Military personnel, born in Valdaysky District (died: September 28, 1981)
• Joachim Berthold, Ceramicist, and Sculptor, born in Eisenach (died: September 25, 1990)
• Werner Baecker, Journalist, and Television presenter, born in Barmen (died: December 30, 1993)
• Pierre Spiers, Harpist, Pianist, and Conductor, born in Boulogne-sur-Mer (died: July 29, 1980)
• Alfred E. Kahn, Economist, born in Paterson (died: December 27, 2010)
• Anthony Antoncich, Royal Air Force member, born in Keetmanshoop, South West Africa (died: October 5, 1998)
• Bob Titchenal, American football player, born in Ventura (died: July 5, 2009)
• Wilma Florice, Actor, born in Sundvall parish (died: April 18, 1983)
• Dick Young, Sports journalist, and Sportswriter, born in Manhattan (died: August 30, 1987)
• Yūsuke Kashiwagi, Bureaucrat, born in Dalian, Kanto Province (now China) (died: August 27, 2004)
• Hans Strååt, Actor, born in Stockholm (died: January 26, 1991)
• Manuel Molina Rodríguez, Poet, born in Orihuela (died: December 29, 1990)
• Verne Grant, Evolutionary biologist, Geneticist, Botanist, and University teacher, born in San Francisco (died: May 29, 2007)
• Johnny Ostrowski, Baseball player, born in Chicago (died: November 13, 1992)
• Norman Leyden, Musicologist, Conductor, and Composer, born in Springfield (died: July 23, 2014)
• Ray Riddick, American football player, born in Lowell (died: July 1, 1976)
• Sumner Locke Elliott, Novelist, and Screenwriter, born in Sydney (died: June 24, 1991)
• Yang You, Engineer, born in Beijing
• Alexandre Cabral, Literary historian, Literary critic, Translator, Playwright, and Writer, born in Lisbon (died: November 21, 1996)
• Konstanty Stecki, Mountain guide, and Writer, born in Zakopane (died: January 1, 1996)
• Ростислав Васильович Сильвестров, Painter, born in Vinnytsia (died: January 1, 1976)
• Ондрей Гронец, Writer, born in Strelníky (died: April 27, 1945)
• Martin Donnelly, Rugby union player, and Cricketer, born in Ngāruawāhia (died: October 22, 1999)
• Alfred Benlloch i Llorach, Inventor, born in Barcelona (died: May 8, 2013)
• Olive Brasno, Film actor, and Actor, born in Old Bridge Township (died: January 25, 1998)
• Thích Trí Tịnh, Bhikkhu, and Politician, born in Vietnam (died: March 28, 2014)
• Siostra Ena, Teacher, born in Szymanów (died: September 19, 2006)
• Veikko Rautiainen, Painter, born in Turku (died: August 17, 1999)
• Mair Russell-Jones, Cryptanalyst, born in Pontycymer (died: December 28, 2013)
• Adele Stimmel Chase, Artist, born in San Francisco (died: December 29, 2000)
• Räşidä Cihanşina, Actor, born in Kazan (died: May 7, 2003)
• Sylvia Haymon, Crime fiction writer, Children's writer, and Writer, born in Norwich (died: January 1, 1995)
• Keith Forsyth, Australian rules football player, born in Essendon (died: February 20, 2006)
• Georgios Vrellis, Writer, born in Ioannina (died: July 11, 2008)
• Rómulo González Irigoyen, Teacher, Accountant, and Intellectual, born in Mexico City (died: January 12, 1993)
• Penny Thompson, Aircraft pilot, born in Sylvania (died: September 22, 1975)
• Arthur Housam, Association football player, born in Sunderland (died: December 31, 1975)
• Yves Merlant, Physician, born in Nantes (died: December 6, 1989)
• Georgeann Robinson, Activist, Handicrafter, and Teacher, born in Pawhuska (died: September 4, 1985)
• Ernst Kuhn, Sport cyclist, born in Suhr (died: June 1, 1993)
• Aimo Koivunen, Military personnel, born in Alastaro (died: August 12, 1989)
• Roma Hains, Politician, born in Saint-Lambert (died: October 14, 2017)
• Erich Müller, Politician, born in Schlanders (died: October 1, 2003)
• Dana E. Wallace, Biologist, born in Lisbon (died: March 19, 2007)
• Magda van Emde Boas-Starkenstein, Interpreter, Critic, Art critic, Art historian, Journalist, Translator, and Historian, born in Prague (died: March 3, 2011)
• Gerrit Boeijen, Cyclist, born in Oss (died: January 10, 1983)
• Bill Flynn, Politician, born in Lutz, Florida (died: April 30, 1984)
• Jan Bobowski, Architect, born in Zakopane (died: March 9, 1970)
• Дмитрий Николаевич Фролов, Laborer, born in Большая Медведица, Вологодская губерния (died: November 10, 1993)
• Mario Gutiérrez, Politician, and Foreign Minister, born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (died: August 4, 1980)

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What happened on October 17, 1917

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 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

• October 17, 2025 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 18 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Sun
  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
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 10 July, 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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