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Born on 17 December, 1942 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

83 years, 2 days

Your next birthday is 362 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

351st day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

XVII-XII-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:58 Sunset: 15:54

London UTC

December 17, 1942 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on December 17, 1942 : You carry a curious wisdom — a storyteller who wants meaning and wants to build something that lasts

Life Path 9 and Birth Number 8: a calling to serve, with an urge to lead and manage practical affairs.
Sun, Mercury, Venus in the 9th house (from the Moon): lifelong focus on beliefs, learning, travel and teaching.
Mars in the 8th, Pluto in the 4th: emotional depth, family transformation, and capacity for renewal.
Saturn & Uranus in the 2nd: steady discipline around money mixed with sudden shifts — practical planning matters.

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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 December 17, 1942 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on December 17, 1942

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What happened on December 17, 1942

The Allies issue the Joint Declaration by Members of the United Nations, acknowledging the Holocaust for the first time and expressing solidarity with the victims.

December 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: December 17, 1960
India: December 17, 1960
Philippines: December 17, 1960
United Kingdom: December 17, 1960
Canada: December 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: December 17, 1957
India: December 17, 1958
Philippines: December 17, 1958
United Kingdom: December 17, 1959
Canada: December 17, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: December 17, 1958
India: December 17, 1960
Philippines: December 17, 1958
United Kingdom: December 17, 1958
Canada: December 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: December 17, 1960
India: December 17, 1963
Philippines: December 17, 1960
United Kingdom: December 17, 1960
Canada: December 17, 1960

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 17, 1989

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

December 17, 2026 is on a Thursday.
Your next birthday is 362 days away.

Ephemeris for December 17, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on December 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025
Sun	24 Sagittarius 39	25 Sagittarius 31	18 Pisces 47
Moon	24 Aries 21	24 Scorpio 27	7 Taurus 33
Mercury	3 Capricorn 38	6 Sagittarius 57	28 Aquarius 29
Venus	2 Capricorn 8	20 Sagittarius 37	15 Aries 42
Mars	1 Sagittarius 5	1 Capricorn 27	1 Aquarius 17
Jupiter	23 Cancer 6	23 Cancer 9	14 Cancer 59
Saturn	8 Gemini 6	25 Pisces 23	6 Gemini 48
Uranus	1 Gemini 41	28 Taurus 25	0 Gemini 58
Neptune	1 Libra 59	29 Pisces 22	1 Libra 2
Pluto	6 Leo 56	2 Aquarius 17	5 Leo 14
Rahu	28 Leo 17	12 Pisces 56	23 Leo 54
Ketu	28 Aquarius 17	12 Virgo 56	23 Aquarius 54

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars square Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Saturn square Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars square Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars square Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025
Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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