Born on 5 August, 1926 (Thursday)

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• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1926

Born on August 5, 1926 : Steady builder with a quietly fierce heart

You were born into a time when steadiness mattered more than flash. Think of someone who keeps a ledger and a scrap of music on the same shelf — practical, careful, but secretly moved by art. That mix of thrift and tenderness is the first thing people notice about you; the rest reveals itself in relationships and work as life unfolds.

Personality : Practical but changeable

You combine a down-to-earth drive with surprising tastes. On the surface you plan, save, and finish projects — that’s the Life Path 4 speaking — yet you shift interests often and can seem restless. Imagine a gardener who plants the same perennial but tries a new rose each year; dependable methods, curious heart. Over time, your steady habits carry you through bursts of uncertainty. Notice how transits of Saturn and Uranus can make those bursts louder and force choices you didn’t expect.

Talent and Abilities : Artful practicality

Your mind blends calculation and imagination. Mercury and Sun near the money/value house sharpen financial sense and clear speech; Venus with the Moon gives artistic flair. You might be the person who writes practical advice with a poetic turn — cookbooks, small-business guides, or community projects suit you. Unconsciously you aim for security through beauty: art that pays the bills, or speech that builds trust. Jupiter in the 9th adds a love of learning, so opportunities may come through study or travel.

Blind Spots : Private, intense, and worrying

You care deeply and sometimes hold on to emotions too long. With Pluto and Rahu close to the Moon, feelings can become obsessions; you might replay slights or clutch grudges like keepsakes. People read you as loyal but secretive — and your own worry can be the thing that frustrates you most. Recognize when intensity becomes a habit; transits of Pluto or Rahu-era cycles will amplify this and ask you to let go.

Karmic Lessons : Balancing closeness and freedom

Moon’s South Node in the 7th house points to repeating relationship patterns — familiar roles from the past that ask to be healed rather than repeated. You may attract partners who teach you about limits, power, and letting go. The challenge is to learn when to depend and when to stand alone; that lesson repeats until it’s understood. Major planetary cycles (Saturn returns, Pluto reshuffles) often bring these lessons into sharp focus.

Family and Environment : Rooted mother bond, complex father figure

Family life gives you both shelter and hard lessons. You likely had a close, supportive mother presence and a father who left mixed marks — active, possibly public-facing, and sometimes troubled. Family professions often link to teaching, government, textiles or public service. Property or inheritance matters may appear in midlife. Your loyalty keeps family ties alive, even when disputes test you; those same ties shape how you choose partnerships later.

Health and Habits : Routine keeps you strong

Build simple, repeatable health habits: regular walks, a steady sleep schedule, and checks for blood pressure, liver and eye health. Saturn’s influence nudges toward chronic patterns, so watch weight and circulation. ENT or digestive complaints show up in family stories — so proactive care matters. Small daily disciplines protect your long-term freedom and vitality, and they respond well to steady effort.

Education and Student Life : Practical learning, patchy support

You may have learned more by doing than by sitting in a classroom. Confidence in practical skills can coexist with interrupted formal education or little institutional support. That makes you resourceful: you find mentors, teach yourself trades, or join adult learning later. Your best learning is purposeful — study that feeds a job, a craft, or a belief system keeps you engaged.

Work, Money and Career : Disciplined strategist

You build value slowly: finance, property, teaching, or public service fit you well. You’re good at budgets and planning, and you enjoy networks — Mars in the 11th helps you find advantage through groups. Uranus near the career point means sudden changes or unconventional roles are possible; be ready to pivot. Use your steady instincts to ground periods of upheaval, and consider legal or financial advice during big property moves.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, intense, and learning to let go

You want loyalty and warmth; Venus with the Moon gives you tenderness and an artistic way of loving. But deep currents (Pluto + Rahu) can pull relationships into power struggles or repeats of old patterns. If you are male: your wife may be career-minded, travel-prone, or come from a different background; she may be strong-willed and practical. If you are female: your husband may be focused, transformational, or involved in fields like technology, public service, or careers that demand discipline. Love may begin with passion and settle into a working partnership — or it may test you with high expectations and occasional mismatch. Working through patterns honestly and asking for help during Pluto or Saturn transits will change how you relate, turning old wounds into steadier bonds.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubborn fear and private intensity

You can be rigid under pressure, hoard feelings, and replay past wrongs. Punctuality and promises sometimes slip. Family addictions or property disputes can create stress. Be blunt with yourself: worry is not bravery. Face it, structure it, and move on. Those who do can transform private storms into quiet authority.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Daily routine: fixed wake/sleep, 20-minute walk, simple strength work — consistency beats intensity.
• Emotional practice: keep a short daily journal to empty repeating thoughts and spot patterns.
• Financial check: once a quarter, review budgets and property papers with a trusted advisor.
• Relationship work: honest conversations; therapy or trusted counsel help dissolve repeating 7th-house lessons.
• Timing: plan big moves during Jupiter growth phases; expect shake-ups with Uranus or deep clearing during Pluto cycles.

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Some famous persons born on August 5, 1926

• Maxine Cochran, Politician, born in Lawrencetown (died: July 8, 2014)
• Betsy Jolas, Music teacher, University teacher, and Composer, born in Paris
• Clifford Husbands, Politician, and Judge, born in Saint Andrew (died: October 11, 2017)
• Jeri Southern, Jazz musician, Pianist, and Singer, born in Nebraska (died: August 4, 1991)
• Per Wahlöö, Science fiction writer, Journalist, Painter, Translator, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Gothenburg (died: June 22, 1975)
• Lewis Thompson Preston, Ice hockey player, Banker, and Politician, born in New York City (died: May 4, 1995)
• Imre Fehér, Film director, born in Arad (died: October 10, 1975)
• Johannes Zeylmans van Emmichoven, Anthroposophist, born in The Hague (died: July 9, 2008)
• Doming Lam, Television director, University teacher, Conductor, and Composer, born in Macau (died: January 11, 2023)
• Helmut Dittrich, Politician, born in Zabrze (died: April 10, 1987)
• Thord Flodqvist, Ice hockey player, born in Södertälje (died: March 15, 1988)
• Lucie Schauer, Opinion journalist, Art critic, Journalist, and Exhibition curator, born in Karlovy Vary (died: December 27, 2011)
• Ketty Albertini, Journalist, and Actor, born in Bastia (died: June 20, 1986)
• Cy Thomas, Ice hockey player, born in Dowlais (died: January 2, 2009)
• Alik Cavaliere, Sculptor, born in Rome (died: January 5, 1998)
• Ketty Fusco, Director, Writer, and Actor, born in Naples (died: February 18, 2021)
• Александр Павлович Реутов, Physicist, born in Saint Petersburg (died: May 7, 2012)
• Alan Horsfall, Rugby league player, born in Leeds (died: June 1, 2007)
• Arnie Ginsburg, Disc jockey, and Businessperson, born in Brookline (died: June 26, 2020)
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• Everett Kinstler, Painter, born in New York City (died: May 26, 2019)
• Richard Jeffrey, Logician, and Philosopher, born in Boston (died: November 9, 2002)
• Sydney Omarr, Numerologist, Occultist, and Astrologer, born in Philadelphia (died: January 2, 2003)
• Tommy Smalls, Disc jockey, born in Savannah (died: March 8, 1972)
• Mira Župan, Esperantist, and Actor, born in Otočac (died: August 12, 1993)
• Kasëm Trebeshina, Translator, and Poet, born in Berat (died: November 6, 2017)
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• Ladislav Kuzela, Surgeon, born in Ivanka pri Dunaji (died: May 27, 1980)
• Lee Seong-ryeol, Politician, born in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, South Korea (died: November 2, 2020)
• Sergio Celebrowski, Sport cyclist, born in Badalona (died: June 9, 2007)
• Andrzej Pilch, Non-fiction writer, University teacher, and Historian, born in Ustroń (died: November 10, 2011)
• Vittorio Orsenigo, Visual artist, and Poet, born in Milan
• André Nivaldo Jager Soares, Politician, born in Uruguaiana (died: October 17, 2019)
• Рослова Александра Егоровна, Construction worker, and Brigade leader, born in Staropesterevo
• Miguel Llaneras, Basketball player, born in Havana
• Gunnar Odin, Painter, born in Malmö (died: September 8, 1972)
• Balbina Martínez Caviró, University teacher, Historian, and Writer, born in Madrid (died: July 3, 2019)
• Lars Guth, Illustrator, born in Bonäs, Mora (died: September 25, 1990)
• Magnus Wallin, Painter, and Teacher, born in Fresta socken (died: December 15, 2017)
• Henry A. Landsberger, Sociologist, born in Dresden (died: February 1, 2017)
• Philipp Dotzer, Water polo player, born in Nuremberg
• Inge D. Halpert, Literary scholar, born in Berlin (died: July 30, 2004)
• Heinrich Behr, Theologian, and Pedagogue, born in Frössen (died: January 17, 2015)
• Johannes Heinichen, Geologist, born in Leipzig
• Ljuba Heimrichová, Pedagogue, born in Ostrava
• Helena Tokarz, Botanist, born in Sęków (died: December 10, 1994)
• Bruno Niccoli, Politician, born in Prato (died: February 24, 2007)
• Мария Васильевна Васильева, Singer, and Television worker, born in Салагаево, Чувашская АССР (died: February 3, 2016)
• David de Levita, Psychiatrist, born in Amsterdam (died: June 9, 2019)
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• Conrad Buff Ⅲ, Architect, born in Glendale (died: October 10, 1988)
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What happened on August 5, 1926

• Warner Brothers' Vitaphone system, a synchronized sound-on-disc technology, debuts in New York, revolutionizing the film industry.

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August 5, 1926 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1926 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 5, 1944
• India: August 5, 1944
• Philippines: August 5, 1944
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1944
• Canada: August 5, 1944

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 5, 1941
• India: August 5, 1942
• Philippines: August 5, 1942
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1943
• Canada: August 5, 1942

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 5, 1942
• India: August 5, 1944
• Philippines: August 5, 1944
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1943
• Canada: August 5, 1942

Full Driving License

• United States: August 5, 1944
• India: August 5, 1946
• Philippines: August 5, 1944
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1947
• Canada: August 5, 1944

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 5, 1942
• India: August 5, 1944
• Philippines: August 5, 1942
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1942
• Canada: August 5, 1942

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 5, 1944
• India: August 5, 1947
• Philippines: August 5, 1944
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1944
• Canada: August 5, 1944

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

• United States: August 5, 1947
• India: August 5, 1947
• Philippines: August 5, 1944
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1944
• Canada: August 5, 1945

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

• India: August 5, 1944
• Canada: August 5, 1945
• United States: August 5, 1947
• Philippines: August 5, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 5, 1944

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 5, 1972

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 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 324 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Jupiter
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Moon
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Ketu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Saturn
  Exact: 18 September, 2025

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

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