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Born on 17 August, 1942 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

83 years, 1 month, 4 days

Your next birthday is 329 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Monday

229th day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

XVII-VIII-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:22

London UTC

August 17, 1942 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1942 : You are an experienced connector who still surprises people

Age: 83 (in 2025); Life Path: 5 (change, freedom); Birth Number: 8 (authority, resources).
Social power: Sun, Mercury, Mars and Rahu in the 11th house — strong drive around friends, goals and networks.
Public life: Venus & Pluto in the 10th — charm and career reinvention; Saturn & Uranus in the 8th — deep life changes.

Decode Love, Money and Health for August 17, 1942 »

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, 1942 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on August 17, 1942

US Marines raid Makin Island to destroy Japanese installations and gather intelligence.

August 17, 1942 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1942 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, 1960
India: August 17, 1960
Philippines: August 17, 1960
United Kingdom: August 17, 1960
Canada: August 17, 1960

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, 1957
India: August 17, 1958
Philippines: August 17, 1958
United Kingdom: August 17, 1959
Canada: August 17, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 17, 1958
India: August 17, 1960
Philippines: August 17, 1960
United Kingdom: August 17, 1959
Canada: August 17, 1958

Full Driving License

United States: August 17, 1960
India: August 17, 1962
Philippines: August 17, 1960
United Kingdom: August 17, 1963
Canada: August 17, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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, 1960
India: August 17, 1963
Philippines: August 17, 1960
United Kingdom: August 17, 1960
Canada: August 17, 1960

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

United States: August 17, 1963
India: August 17, 1963
Philippines: August 17, 1960
United Kingdom: August 17, 1960
Canada: August 17, 1961

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

India: August 17, 1960
Canada: August 17, 1961
United States: August 17, 1963
Philippines: August 17, 1963
United Kingdom: August 17, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1988

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 329 days away.

Ephemeris for August 17, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun	23 Leo 43	24 Leo 37	15 Scorpio 13
Moon	25 Libra 25	8 Gemini 26	10 Scorpio 9
Mercury	7 Virgo 35	6 Leo 20	1 Scorpio 54
Venus	0 Leo 10	20 Cancer 0	13 Scorpio 10
Mars	10 Virgo 3	6 Libra 28	4 Scorpio 17
Jupiter	14 Cancer 50	15 Cancer 5	25 Cancer 1
Saturn	11 Gemini 27	0 Aries 49	11 Gemini 10
Uranus	4 Gemini 21	1 Gemini 19	3 Gemini 16
Neptune	28 Virgo 19	1 Aries 41	1 Libra 13
Pluto	5 Leo 55	2 Aquarius 3	7 Leo 15
Rahu	4 Virgo 45	19 Pisces 24	0 Virgo 21
Ketu	4 Pisces 45	19 Virgo 24	0 Pisces 21

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025

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