Born on 1 May, 1940 (Wednesday)

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May 1, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 1, 1940 : You are a quietly inventive leader with a steady eye for beauty and practical value.

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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 May 1, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 1, 1940

• Han Moo, Comedian, born in 평양, 평안남도
• Carlos Ward, Jazz musician, and Saxophonist, born in Ancón
• Yury Yershov, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Novosibirsk
• Fakhruddin Ahmed, Banker, Economist, and Politician, born in Munshiganj District
• Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Chiltepec de Hidalgo
• Alex Niño, Concept artist, Character designer, and Comics artist, born in Tarlac
• Franz Anatol Wyss, Painter, born in Fulenbach
• Gerhard Sturmberger, Association football player, born in Klagenfurt (died: January 13, 1990)
• Brian Godfrey, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Flint (died: February 11, 2010)
• Gerda Marko, Teacher, born in Vienna (died: August 21, 2010)
• Horst Wolfgang Böhme, Prehistorian, Archaeologist, and University teacher, born in Szczecin
• Fuat Necati Öncel, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Şanlıurfa
• Abraham Foxman, Author, and Lawyer, born in Baranavichy
• Elana Eden, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Bat Yam
• Elsa Peretti, Philanthropist, Fashion model, Jewelry designer, and Interior designer, born in Florence (died: March 18, 2021)
• Louis Joos, Comics artist, and Illustrator, born in Auderghem - Oudergem
• Pierre Vielhescaze, Playwright, and Actor, born in Orléans
• Robert E. Hunter, Diplomat, born in Cambridge
• Robert Marchand, Bullfighter, born in Nîmes (died: January 31, 1996)
• Jüri Kukk, Chemist, born in Pärnu (died: March 27, 1981)
• Paola Mannoni, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Rome
• Ənvər Əsgərov, Painter, born in Qabala (died: December 1, 2014)
• Aleksandr Neumyvakin, Public figure, born in Liski (died: December 9, 2021)
• Rafik Petrosyan, Politician, born in Vanadzor (died: December 17, 2021)
• Анатолий Мусиевич Подолинный, Journalist, born in Shypynky (died: June 9, 2023)
• Viktor Trushkov, Journalist, born in Serov (died: May 14, 2021)
• Allan M. Siegal, Journalist, and Editor, born in The Bronx (died: September 21, 2022)
• Arvind Dave, Politician, born in Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Bobbie Ann Mason, Novelist, and Writer, born in Mayfield
• Brigitte Varangot, Golfer, born in Biarritz (died: October 12, 2007)
• Cal Sobrepeña, Comics artist, born in Pangasinan
• Donald McCaig, Novelist, Poet, and Writer, born in Butte (died: November 11, 2018)
• George Mathewson, Businessman, born in Dunfermline
• Heinz Budweg, Painter, born in Berlin
• Joy Harmon, Beauty pageant contestant, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Flushing
• Zheng Silin, Politician, born in Wu, Jiangsu (died: May 9, 2022)
• Liu Zhenhua, Politician, born in Laiwu
• Georges Mathys, Field hockey player, born in Wrocław
• Thanh Sơn, Vietnamese musician, born in Sóc Trăng (died: January 1, 2012)
• Akira Ono, Teacher, born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
• Marian Zbigniew Żołnierczyk, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Sanok (died: January 22, 2008)
• Michal Medviď, Association football player, born in Stročín
• Xosé Lago Hermida, Politician, born in Louro, Muros (died: April 29, 1996)
• Leonid Lvovich Vaidman, Journalist, and Writer, born in Taldykorgan (died: January 18, 2008)
• Hong Seong-min, Voice actor, born in Hongcheon County (died: November 3, 2007)
• Мансур Ахметович Шигапов, Theatre manager, Lyricist, Poet, Writer, and Actor, born in Yanşıq (died: December 9, 2022)
• Günther Schütz, Molecular biologist, and University teacher, born in Bad Schwalbach (died: May 28, 2020)
• Henry Milles-Lade, 5th Earl Sondes, Socialite, Farmer, and Politician, born in England (died: December 2, 1996)
• Malcolm Le Grice, Film director, and University teacher, born in Plymouth
• Olufemi Majekodunmi, Academic, and Architect, born in London
• Ézio Ferreira de Souza, Politician, born in Benjamin Constant (died: June 18, 2016)
• عاكف عزت أوغلو أسكروف, Sculptor, born in Nakhchivan (died: November 18, 2023)
• Taimi Tulva, Social scientist, born in Antsla
• Marco Antonio Moreira, Physicist, born in Brazil
• Ponomarenko Ivan, Politician, born in Kharkiv Oblast (died: October 21, 1999)
• Vappu Tuulikki Taipale, Child psychiatrist, and Politician, born in Vaasa
• Sakari Visa, Naval officer, born in Helsinki
• Garry Jones, Sport cyclist, born in Australia
• Yoon Yang-ha, Actor, born in Sunchang County (died: September 4, 2021)
• János Pakucs, Engineer, born in Budapest
• Q26814213, Journalist, Columnist, and Translator, born in Punjab (died: March 25, 1993)
• Василь Васильович Файфура, Professor, born in Syvorohy
• Raymond Russell, Boxer, born in Cincinnati
• Майнак Онанович Саая, Writer, born in Мугур-Аксы, Тувинская Народная Республика (died: January 18, 2007)
• Міхаіл Данілавіч Наскавец, Economist, and Dissident, born in Navasiellie (died: January 1, 2006)
• Kliment Harutyunyan, Historian, born in Kapan
• Heinz Vegh, Journalist, and Screenwriter, born in Meiningen
• Roland François Mahé, Theatre administrator, and Theatrical producer, born in Saint Boniface
• Dante Masolini, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña
• Valerij Nikolaevič Sergeev, Philologist, Museologist, Art historian, and Writer, born in Moscow (died: April 29, 2018)
• Љубомир Касагић, Psychologist, born in Laminci Sređani (died: December 25, 2016)
• Анатолий Савельевич Пренко, Screenwriter, born in Maykopsky District
• Pat Perks, Gymnast, and Artistic gymnast, born in Cardiff
• Marc de Vicoso, Water polo player, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Zhang Hanying, Politician, born in 密云, 北京, 中国
• Ronald Shedlo, Producer, and Film producer, born in Hollywood (died: April 2, 2007)
• Bichiko Gegechkori, Agronomist, and Biologist, born in selo Inchkhuri, Gegechkori District, Georgian SSR, USSR
• Klaus Schmitt, Professor of mathematics, and Researcher, born in Rimbach/Odenwald, Germany
• Miloslav Haman, Visual artist, and Graphic artist, born in Plzeň
• Zdenka Hrnčířová, Pedagogue, and Translator, born in Prague
• Hans-Joachim Thron, Journalist, born in Mannheim
• Vojtech Kopčan, Turkologist, Translator, and Historian, born in Horná Ždaňa (died: January 1, 2000)
• Jan Nosko, Historian, born in Koziaki, ZSRR
• David Paetz, Cricketer, born in Wellington
• Іван Пятровіч Пратасевіч, University teacher, born in Biezdziež (died: January 30, 1990)
• Յուրի Իվանովիչ Գալյուտին-Յալզակ, Prose writer, Journalist, Editing staff, Poet, and Writer, born in Morkinsky District (died: September 6, 2021)
• Art Perkins, American football player, born in Fort Worth
• Michael Goebel, Business executive, and TUI Group, born in Kitzbühel
• Sakis Papadimitriou, Musician, born in Kavala
• Josef Kameník, Agricultural engineer, and Plant breeder, born in Kaliště
• Тулеубек Касымжанович Касенов, ученый-селекционер, профессор, академик, born in Мостик, Абайская область (died: October 23, 2015)
• Jaroslava Weidenthalerová, Dancer, born in Souš

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What happened on May 1, 1940

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May 1, 1940 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1940 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: May 1, 1958
• India: May 1, 1958
• Philippines: May 1, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1958
• Canada: May 1, 1958

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: May 1, 1955
• India: May 1, 1956
• Philippines: May 1, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1957
• Canada: May 1, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 1, 1956
• India: May 1, 1958
• Philippines: May 1, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1957
• Canada: May 1, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: May 1, 1958
• India: May 1, 1960
• Philippines: May 1, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1961
• Canada: May 1, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 1, 1956
• India: May 1, 1958
• Philippines: May 1, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1956
• Canada: May 1, 1956

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: May 1, 1958
• India: May 1, 1961
• Philippines: May 1, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1958
• Canada: May 1, 1958

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

• United States: May 1, 1961
• India: May 1, 1961
• Philippines: May 1, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1958
• Canada: May 1, 1959

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

• India: May 1, 1958
• Canada: May 1, 1959
• United States: May 1, 1961
• Philippines: May 1, 1961
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 1, 1986

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

• May 1, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 213 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 07 November, 2025

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

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