Born on 5 July, 1940 (Friday)

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Personality Traits for people born on July 5, 1940

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Yearly Predictions

2025: A Year of Renewed Spirit!

Imagine feeling the zest for life all over again. In 2025, you have the universe on your side, guiding you with the gentle wisdom of past decades. As you celebrate your 85th birthday, the stars above are aligned to offer not just whispers of nostalgia, but clear notes of encouragement and energy. This is the year where the harmony of your experiences will resonate deeply, empowering you to embrace possibilities with grace.

Embracing New Beginnings with Confidence

This year, you find yourself engulfed in warmth as Venus fortifies your sense of self. You will...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on July 5, 1940

• Theodor Hoffmann, Association football player, born in Östringen (died: October 31, 2011)
• Arthur Blythe, Jazz musician, Saxophonist, and Composer, born in Los Angeles (died: March 27, 2017)
• Chuck Close, Collagist, Drawer, Architectural draftsperson, Printmaker, Graphic artist, Painter, and Photographer, born in Monroe (died: August 19, 2021)
• James Herbert Brennan, Children's writer, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Gilford (died: January 1, 2024)
• Karen Shepherd, Politician, born in Silver City
• Ottó Tolnai, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Kanjiža
• Zoltán Brády, Journalist, born in Hunedoara
• Donald Shanks, Opera singer, born in Brisbane (died: April 8, 2011)
• Gerhard Settelmeyer, Association football player, born in Weingarten
• Eddie Miles, Basketball player, born in North Little Rock
• Margrit Herbst, Veterinarian, and Whistleblower, born in Flensburg
• Nicholas Wright, Theatrical director, Playwright, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Cape Town
• Rémi Marcoux, Businessperson, born in Saint-Elzéar
• Tunku Puan Zanariah Iskandar, Beauty pageant contestant, born in Pasir Mas (died: March 17, 2019)
• Yuri Kuper, Scenographer, Graphic artist, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Moscow
• Vadim Popov, Civil servant, and Politician, born in Demidov
• Brian Iddon, Politician, born in Tarleton
• Bud Andrews, Journalist, and Disc jockey, born in Lubbock (died: August 30, 2014)
• Jon Field, Musician, born in Harrow
• Jean Sage, Racing automobile driver, born in Thiers (died: October 7, 2009)
• Reiko Kusamura, Actor, born in Tokyo
• Francesco Tonucci, Drawer, Pedagogue, Illustrator, Teacher, Writer, and Scientist, born in Fano
• João Tavares da Silva Neto, Politician, born in Parnaíba
• Павло Головчук, Journalist, born in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Анатолий Васильевич Таран, Journalist, Poet, and Writer, born in Myropillia (died: March 21, 1995)
• Gerfried Fischer, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Hildesheim
• Norton Lang, Physicist, born in Chicago
• R.P. Mukne, Politician, born in Jawhar
• Ахат Имантайұлы Жақсыбаев, Writer, born in Pavlodar (died: May 26, 2021)
• ნაზი შამანაური, Journalist, born in Odzisi, Dusheti (died: January 1, 1983)
• Dave Parker, Politician, and Professional Forester, born in Halifax
• Владимир Павлович Мельников, Scientist, born in Moscow
• Владимир Хасанович Таджиров, Association football player, born in Tashkent (died: April 17, 2011)
• Eugeniusz Wachnicki, Mathematician, born in Kłapówka (died: November 6, 2015)
• Valeri Malyshev, Actor, born in Moscow (died: November 29, 2006)
• Helio Matheus, Composer, born in Rio de Janeiro (died: February 9, 2017)
• Teresa Eguibar, Sculptor, born in Madrid (died: January 26, 2000)
• Hugo Christiansen, Rower, born in Copenhagen
• Antonio García, Association football player, born in Guatemala City
• Otilie Kletvíková, Ceramicist, born in Prague
• Ariela Lowenstein, Professor, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Majda Gomilšek, Figure skater, Figure skating coach, and Cultural worker, born in Maribor
• Кусаин Тынысбаевич Рысалды, ученый-германист, доктор филологических наук, профессор, born in Алгабас, Талдыкурганская область, Казахская ССР, СССР
• Jacek Jastrzębski, Anesthesiologist, Academic teacher, and Professor of medical sciences, born in Warsaw (died: January 5, 2022)
• Alessandra Muntoni, University teacher, and Architect, born in Rome
• Әхтәров Урал Нурит улы, Forester, born in Kusepeyevo
• Petro Zakharov, Landscape artist, born in Panska Sloboda, Russia
• Daniel Bois, Politician, born in Vieux-Condé (died: February 14, 2023)
• Rómulo Lazarde, Guitarist, Composer, and Music educator, born in Valle de Pedro González, Nueva Esparta (died: June 4, 2021)
• Jan Urban, Pharmacist, born in Brno

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What happened on July 5, 1940

• British convoy carrying gold bar and valuables worth $1.7 billion sails from Greenock to Halifax for safekeeping, marking the largest wealth movement in history.

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July 5, 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: July 5, 1958
• India: July 5, 1958
• Philippines: July 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1958
• Canada: July 5, 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: July 5, 1955
• India: July 5, 1956
• Philippines: July 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1957
• Canada: July 5, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: July 5, 1956
• India: July 5, 1958
• Philippines: July 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1957
• Canada: July 5, 1956

Full Driving License

• United States: July 5, 1958
• India: July 5, 1960
• Philippines: July 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1961
• Canada: July 5, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: July 5, 1956
• India: July 5, 1958
• Philippines: July 5, 1956
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1956
• Canada: July 5, 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: July 5, 1958
• India: July 5, 1961
• Philippines: July 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1958
• Canada: July 5, 1958

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

• United States: July 5, 1961
• India: July 5, 1961
• Philippines: July 5, 1958
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1958
• Canada: July 5, 1959

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

• India: July 5, 1958
• Canada: July 5, 1959
• United States: July 5, 1961
• Philippines: July 5, 1961
• United Kingdom: July 5, 1958

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 5, 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

• July 5, 2026 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 321 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter trine Rahu
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Sun
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

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

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