Born on 17 August, 1939 (Thursday)

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August 17, 1939 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1939 : You are quietly powerful — steady, deliberate, and full of hard-earned wisdom.

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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, 1939 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 August 17, 1939

• Cleve Moler, Programmer, University teacher, Mathematician, Computer scientist, and Engineer, born in Salt Lake City
• Josh McDowell, Non-fiction writer, Theologian, Apologist, and Author, born in Union City
• Valery Gavrilin, Musicologist, Film score composer, and Composer, born in Vologda (died: January 28, 1999)
• Françoise Bonnot, Film editor, born in Bois-Colombes (died: June 9, 2018)
• Toma Sik, Peace activist, Pacifist, Anarchist, Activist, and Esperantist, born in Budapest (died: July 13, 2004)
• Chico Maki, Ice hockey player, born in Sault Ste. Marie (died: August 24, 2015)
• Ed Sanders, Activist, Publisher, Songwriter, Musician, Poet, and Writer, born in Kansas City
• Luther Allison, Guitarist, Musician, and Singer, born in Widener (died: August 12, 1997)
• Vladislavas Domarkas, University teacher, born in Vėlaičiai (died: February 29, 2016)
• Gerhard Schreiber, Folklorist, born in Vienna (died: July 26, 2010)
• Helmut Brinker, University teacher, Author, and Translator, born in Lübbecke (died: July 9, 2012)
• راماز أوروشادزه, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Lanchkhuti (died: March 8, 2012)
• Gideon Sagi, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Petah Tikva
• Fernando Vianello, Economist, born in Bologna (died: August 10, 2009)
• Jean-Claude Missiaen, Film critic, Film director, and Screenwriter, born in Paris
• Irina Bunina, Actor, born in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR (died: July 9, 2017)
• Evgeny Novik, Scientist, born in Rachaviec
• Alexander Theroux, Novelist, and Poet, born in Medford
• Anthony Valentine, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Blackburn (died: December 2, 2015)
• Farooq Feroze Khan, Military personnel, born in Mumbai (died: October 9, 2021)
• Eskil Columbus, Accordionist, born in Kristianstad, Sweden
• Rodolfo De la Colina, Aircraft pilot, and Military personnel, born in Buenos Aires (died: June 7, 1982)
• Max Essex, Virologist, Researcher, and Veterinarian, born in Coventry
• Larry Comley, Basketball player, born in Kansas City (died: January 21, 2006)
• Ronald G. Sheppard, Politician, born in Wetumka
• Valentyn Khodukin, Association football player, born in Kharkiv (died: December 16, 2020)
• Hélio Costa, Journalist, and Politician, born in Barbacena
• Ernő Kállai Kiss, Tárogató player, and Clarinetist, born in Budapest (died: October 17, 2023)
• Alwi Oslan, Actor, born in Jakarta (died: July 2, 1983)
• Jonas Mačiukevičius, Writer, born in Ginaičiai, Ariogalos valsčius (died: January 1, 2021)
• Viktor Xodukin, Athlete, born in Ukraine
• Bhikkhu Pāsādika, Indologist, born in Bad Arolsen
• Giorgio Postal, Politician, born in Trento
• Patrick Boylan, University teacher, and Writer, born in Kingston upon Hull (died: February 8, 2024)
• Bengt Gustav Verner Stenlund, Chemist, and Professor, born in Kristinestad (died: November 1, 2023)
• Олександр Михайлович Овсюк, Writer, born in Khrustalnyi
• María Clavería, Basketball player, born in Santiago
• Fernando Esquivel, Athlete, born in San Ramón
• Gennady Zinovyev, Scientist, born in Novosibirsk
• Beverly Rae Kimes, Journalist, born in West Chicago (died: May 12, 2008)
• Michael J. Pikal, Pharmacologist, born in Wadena (died: February 26, 2018)
• Pál Fekete, Politician, born in Kiskunfélegyháza (died: October 14, 1995)
• Vasif Quluzada, Scientist, born in Shaki, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR (died: December 27, 2020)
• Herminia D. Dierking, Politician, born in Hagåtña (died: March 24, 2008)
• Pierre Béjot, Politician, born in Liart (died: April 24, 2020)
• Václav Všetečka, Chemist, born in Prague
• Gilbert Paillé, University teacher, and Forestry engineer, born in Saint-Justin (died: December 24, 2015)
• Annelene von Schönfeld, Politician, born in Schwerin
• Gerd Edler von Löw, Brigadegeneral außer Dienst, born in Kassel

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What happened on August 17, 1939

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August 17, 1939 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1939 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, 1957
• India: August 17, 1957
• Philippines: August 17, 1957
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1957

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, 1954
• India: August 17, 1955
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1956
• Canada: August 17, 1955

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1955
• India: August 17, 1957
• Philippines: August 17, 1957
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1956
• Canada: August 17, 1955

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1957
• India: August 17, 1959
• Philippines: August 17, 1957
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1960
• Canada: August 17, 1957

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1955
• India: August 17, 1957
• Philippines: August 17, 1955
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1955
• Canada: August 17, 1955

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, 1957
• India: August 17, 1960
• Philippines: August 17, 1957
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1957

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

• United States: August 17, 1960
• India: August 17, 1960
• Philippines: August 17, 1957
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1958

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

• India: August 17, 1957
• Canada: August 17, 1958
• United States: August 17, 1960
• Philippines: August 17, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1957

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1985

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 286 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Saturn opposition Moon
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Moon
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mars
  Exact: 18 October, 2025

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

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