Born on 2 May, 1940 (Thursday)

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May 2, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 2, 1940 : Quiet strategist with a curious, resilient mind

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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 2, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

2026: A Year of Wisdom and Reflection

Imagine a majestic oak tree, its branches reaching towards the sky, having weathered countless storms. That's you, standing tall at 86, ready to embrace a year of profound reflection and gentle growth. This isn't about grand adventures; it's about savoring the quiet moments, the wisdom gathered over a lifetime, and the joy of sharing it with those you love.

A Year of Sharing and Cherishing

2026 promises a year of quiet contentment and meaningful connections. You'll find yourself drawn to sharing your life's lessons, offering guidance and support to younger generations. This is...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 2, 1940

• Luc Illusie, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Nantes
• Robert S. Kaplan, University teacher, and Economist, born in New York City
• Clive White, Association football referee, born in Harrow
• Manuel Esquivel, Politician, born in Belize City (died: February 10, 2022)
• Ernesto Cortázar II, Pianist, and Composer, born in Mexico City (died: January 1, 2004)
• Sherko Bekas, Poet, and Writer, born in Sulaymaniyah (died: August 4, 2013)
• Ferdi Huick, Karneval speaker, and TV and radio performer, born in Düsseldorf (died: April 6, 2006)
• Jesús González-Dávila, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Mexico City (died: May 8, 2000)
• Angelo Carrano, Association football player, born in Taranto
• Hariton Pushwagner, Drawer, Graphic artist, Painter, and Illustrator, born in Oslo (died: April 24, 2018)
• Lev Lipatov, Nuclear physicist, and Physicist, born in Saint Petersburg (died: September 4, 2017)
• Martin Schaffner, University teacher, and Historian, born in Basel
• Niels-Peter Rudolph, Director, Theatrical director, University teacher, and Actor, born in Wuppertal
• Sari van Heemskerck Pillis-Duvekot, Politician, born in Goes
• Jo Ann Pflug, Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Atlanta
• Julien Amegandjin, Demographer, Academic, Statistician, and Economist, born in Togoville
• Paul Lederman, Music executive, born in Tangier (died: July 21, 2024)
• Petr Jakeš, Opinion journalist, Geologist, and Writer, born in Břehy (died: November 29, 2005)
• Raúl "Chóforo" Padilla, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Mexico City (died: May 24, 2013)
• Маи́на Па́вловна Чере́дникова, Scientist, born in Arkhangelsk (died: March 15, 2023)
• Barry Tompkins, Sports commentator, born in San Francisco
• Bing West, Military officer, born in Boston
• Bobby Brown, Association football player, born in Streatham
• Bryan Davis, Cricketer, born in Belmont, Port of Spain
• Ascensión Hernández Triviño, Linguist, University teacher, and Writer, born in Villanueva de la Serena
• Ernesto García-Quijada Romero, Military personnel, born in Burgos (died: August 4, 1979)
• Manuel Molés, Journalist, and Television presenter, born in Les Alqueries
• Jim Tierney, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Ayr
• Karl Spillman Forester, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Harlan (died: March 29, 2014)
• Robert Bruss, Journalist, and Lawyer, born in Minneapolis (died: September 26, 2009)
• Roger Robinson, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Seattle (died: September 26, 2018)
• Bernard Sołtysik, Composer, born in Siewierz
• Stanisław Mazan, Politician, born in Poręby Kupieńskie (died: February 21, 2007)
• 伯 壬旭, Businessman, Religious Leader, Right-Wing Thinker, born in Tokyo
• Tomotsugu Kitahara, Boat racer, born in Okayama Prefecture
• Kazuo Kobayashi, Journalist, born in Chino
• Juozapas Algirdas Mažeika, Forestry engineer, and Doctor of biomedical sciences, born in Gečialaukis, Alovės valsčius
• Rosario Spanò, Association football player, born in Bagheria
• Vuokko Muje, Writer, born in Kuusjärvi
• Agostino Marianetti, Politician, born in Tripoli (died: January 21, 2016)
• Mircea Costache II, Handball coach, and Handball player, born in Bucharest (died: February 16, 2016)
• Maurizio Lotti, Politician, born in Poggio Rusco (died: December 22, 2014)
• Valdir Sete Cordas, Musician, born in Rio de Janeiro
• 정문화, Politician, born in Busan
• Ana de Medina y Fernández de Córdoba, Noble, born in Seville (died: March 7, 2012)
• Maria Dolors Oms i Bassols, Politician, born in Blanes (died: February 22, 2023)
• Gela Kandelaki, Film actor, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic
• Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, Diplomat, born in Kolkata (died: March 2, 2023)
• Erich Bethe, Industrial management assistant, and Entrepreneur, born in Vienna
• Valter Silva, Musician, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Ivan Vikulin, Mathematician, born in Samarskoye
• Bana Bihari Panda, Playwright, Poet, and Writer, born in Dhenkanal district (died: March 2, 2017)
• D. Bäuerle, Physicist, born in Chemnitz (died: June 10, 2023)
• Myron Havryshkevych, Poet, born in Lviv (died: August 30, 2020)
• Manuel Folch Aguilella, Association football player, born in Vila-real
• Alejandro Prevignano, Bandoneonist, and Composer, born in Buenos Aires
• Julien Haelterman, Sport cyclist, born in Herzele
• Ulrich Oesingmann, General practitioner, born in Dortmund
• Pēteris Koroševskis, Politician, born in Dagda Municipality
• Jörg Liljeberg, Intendant, and Theatrical director, born in Berlin
• Miroslav Zikmund, Local politician, born in Prostějov
• Zdeněk Renc, Assistant professor, born in Prague (died: June 15, 2002)
• Владимир Петрович Вышневский, тракторист, born in Григорополисская, Новоалександровский район, Ставропольский край (died: May 15, 2015)
• Виталий Евгеньевич Вишняков, Politician, and Scientist, born in Panjakent
• Soewarno, Politician, born in Pati
• Laura Garcia Vivona, Teacher, born in São Paulo
• Thụy Vân, Film director, and Actor, born in French Indochina (died: March 16, 2023)

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What happened on May 2, 1940

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May 2, 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 2, 1958
• India: May 2, 1958
• Philippines: May 2, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1958
• Canada: May 2, 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 2, 1955
• India: May 2, 1956
• Philippines: May 2, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1957
• Canada: May 2, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 2, 1956
• India: May 2, 1958
• Philippines: May 2, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1957
• Canada: May 2, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: May 2, 1958
• India: May 2, 1960
• Philippines: May 2, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1961
• Canada: May 2, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 2, 1956
• India: May 2, 1958
• Philippines: May 2, 1956
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1956
• Canada: May 2, 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 2, 1958
• India: May 2, 1961
• Philippines: May 2, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1958
• Canada: May 2, 1958

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

• United States: May 2, 1961
• India: May 2, 1961
• Philippines: May 2, 1958
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1958
• Canada: May 2, 1959

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

• India: May 2, 1958
• Canada: May 2, 1959
• United States: May 2, 1961
• Philippines: May 2, 1961
• United Kingdom: May 2, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 2, 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 2, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 112 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026

Transits for 2026

• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 11 January, 2026
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 08 September, 2026
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 28 September, 2026
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 18 October, 2026

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

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