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Born on 20 August, 1942 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

83 years, 29 days

Your next birthday is 335 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

232nd day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

XX-VIII-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:51 Sunset: 19:16

London UTC

August 20, 1942 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 20, 1942 : You carry the steady authority of someone who finishes what they start — quietly and with exacting standards.

Life Path: Number 8 — leadership, results, legacy; Birth number 2 — diplomacy in close settings.
Career focus: Four planets (Sun, Mercury, Mars, Rahu) clustered in the 10th house from the Moon — a strong public profile and drive to be seen.
Inner theme: Powerful and possessive, precise by nature; family karma tied to the home (Moon's South Node in the 4th).
Watchpoints: Partnership stress (Saturn + Uranus in 7th), deep financial/joint transformations (Jupiter in 8th), idealism in friendships (Neptune in 11th).

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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 20, 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 20, 1942

Plutonium is isolated for the first time at the Metallurgical Laboratory of the University of Chicago.

August 20, 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 20, 1960
India: August 20, 1960
Philippines: August 20, 1960
United Kingdom: August 20, 1960
Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1957
India: August 20, 1958
Philippines: August 20, 1958
United Kingdom: August 20, 1959
Canada: August 20, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 20, 1958
India: August 20, 1960
Philippines: August 20, 1960
United Kingdom: August 20, 1959
Canada: August 20, 1958

Full Driving License

United States: August 20, 1960
India: August 20, 1962
Philippines: August 20, 1960
United Kingdom: August 20, 1963
Canada: August 20, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 20, 1958
India: August 20, 1960
Philippines: August 20, 1958
United Kingdom: August 20, 1958
Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1960
India: August 20, 1963
Philippines: August 20, 1960
United Kingdom: August 20, 1960
Canada: August 20, 1960

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

United States: August 20, 1963
India: August 20, 1963
Philippines: August 20, 1960
United Kingdom: August 20, 1960
Canada: August 20, 1961

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

India: August 20, 1960
Canada: August 20, 1961
United States: August 20, 1963
Philippines: August 20, 1963
United Kingdom: August 20, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 20, 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 20, 2026 is on a Thursday.
Your next birthday is 335 days away.

Ephemeris for August 20, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 20, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025
Sun	26 Leo 36	27 Leo 30	18 Scorpio 14
Moon	7 Sagittarius 1	20 Cancer 18	24 Sagittarius 20
Mercury	12 Virgo 45	8 Leo 58	6 Scorpio 42
Venus	3 Leo 50	23 Cancer 33	16 Scorpio 56
Mars	11 Virgo 58	8 Libra 22	6 Scorpio 19
Jupiter	15 Cancer 25	15 Cancer 41	25 Cancer 3
Saturn	11 Gemini 39	0 Aries 39	10 Gemini 58
Uranus	4 Gemini 24	1 Gemini 21	3 Gemini 9
Neptune	28 Virgo 25	1 Aries 37	1 Libra 18
Pluto	6 Leo 0	1 Aquarius 59	7 Leo 15
Rahu	4 Virgo 35	19 Pisces 14	0 Virgo 12
Ketu	4 Pisces 35	19 Virgo 14	0 Pisces 12

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 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.