Born on 17 August, 1929 (Saturday)

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August 17, 1929 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1929 : Quiet power — you turn small acts into steady change

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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 August 17, 1929 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 17, 1929

• Francis Gary Powers, Pilot, born in Jenkins (died: August 1, 1977)
• Rex White, Racing automobile driver, born in Spartanburg
• Rebecca Posner, Linguist, Philologist, and University teacher, born in Shotton, Durham (died: July 19, 2018)
• Rudolf Doernach, Farmer, and Architect, born in Stuttgart (died: January 1, 2016)
• Werner Korth, Generalmajor des Ministeriums für Staatssicherheit (MfS) der DDR, born in Szczecin (died: January 19, 1998)
• André Schmitz, Literary critic, Poet, and Writer, born in Erneuville (died: January 15, 2016)
• Carl Ridd, Basketball player, born in Winnipeg (died: March 29, 2003)
• Augie Blunt, Television actor, and Actor, born in Monroe (died: May 2, 1999)
• Donald Britton, Ballet dancer, born in Bristol (died: May 31, 1983)
• Paavo Tourunen, Javelin thrower, born in Äänekoski (died: October 29, 1955)
• Jaime Aparicio, Hurdler, and Sprinter, born in Lima
• John van Geen, Computer scientist, and Engineer, born in Etterbeek (died: June 6, 2000)
• Валентин Яковлевич Бобылёв, Scientist, medical doctor, professor, born in Yaroslavl (died: January 23, 2002)
• Norbert Skinner, Teamster, Bus driver, and Politician, born in West Almond (died: August 6, 1988)
• Horst Arndt, Linguist, born in Duisburg (died: August 26, 2016)
• Juan Guerrero Burciaga, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Roswell (died: March 5, 1995)
• Julianna McCarthy, Television actor, Film actor, and Actor, born in Erie
• Yair Parag, Activist, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo (died: September 25, 2001)
• William B. Steele, Retired two-star general of the United States Army, born in Atlanta
• Ellis Stafford, Association football player, born in Sheffield (died: October 29, 2007)
• Prince Kaya Akinori, Former Japanese royalty, born in Kōjimachi-ku (died: November 4, 1994)
• Johañe Pitrau, Trade unionist, and Farmer, born in Tardets-Sorholus (died: July 17, 1975)
• István Seres, Music teacher, Musicologist, and Dramaturge, born in Cluj-Napoca (died: March 21, 1987)
• Soebijakto Prawirasoebrata, Politician, and Military personnel, born in Wates (died: January 12, 1997)
• Prima Petrylienė, Politician, and Social activist, born in Sungailoja
• Hans D. Meyer, Historian of classical antiquity, and University teacher, born in Wuppertal (died: December 10, 2019)
• Gerhard Wachter, Veterinarian, born in Halle (Saale) (died: February 17, 2004)
• Petar Perović, Handball player, born in Banja Luka (died: October 26, 2010)
• Paul Kokla, Finno-Ugrist, and Linguist, born in Kärdla (died: May 16, 2020)
• Hans Gehrig, Bobsledder, born in Zürich (died: January 1, 1989)
• Mattheus Notenboom, Monk, born in Roosendaal (died: December 8, 2012)
• Myrzabek Mambetov, Shepherd, born in Talas District, Bulkyldok village (died: February 14, 2005)
• Ангел Ангелов Петров, Metallurgist, and Politician, born in Ruse
• José María Domingo-Arnau y Rovira, Historian, born in Málaga (died: December 23, 2006)
• Charles M. Horne, University teacher, and Theologian, born in Boston
• فهد العلي العريفي, Writer, born in Ha'il (died: January 1, 2004)
• Bevis Wood, Sport cyclist, born in Oldham (died: January 29, 2006)
• Wilhelm Kappel, Züchter von Mais, born in Artsyz (died: September 19, 2022)
• Lothar Zier, Forester, born in Trossenfurt
• Maddalena de Maria, Businessperson, born in Queens (died: March 2, 2017)
• Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, Ceramicist, and Painter, born in Copenhagen (died: January 9, 2011)
• Erhard Hantzsche, Physicist, born in Dresden (died: September 20, 2021)
• John Gillatt, Comics artist, born in Peterborough (died: November 4, 2016)

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What happened on August 17, 1929

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

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August 17, 1929 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1929 belongs to the Silent 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 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1947

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 17, 1944
• India: August 17, 1945
• Philippines: August 17, 1945
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1946
• Canada: August 17, 1945

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1945
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1946
• Canada: August 17, 1945

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1949
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1950
• Canada: August 17, 1947

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1945
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1945
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1945
• Canada: August 17, 1945

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 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1947

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

• United States: August 17, 1950
• India: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1948

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

• India: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1948
• United States: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1950
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1975

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
• Your next birthday is 331 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Rahu
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Saturn square Saturn
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Saturn
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Saturn square Saturn
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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