Born on 17 August, 1944 (Thursday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1944

Born on August 17, 1944 : Your quiet power meets a restless heart

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1944

• Jörg Friedrich, Historian, and Writer, born in Kitzbühel
• لاري إليسون, Entrepreneur, Businessman, CEO, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer, born in The Bronx
• Rexhep Qemal Mejdani, University teacher, Physicist, and Politician, born in Tirana
• Baby Huey, Musician, and Singer, born in Richmond (died: October 28, 1970)
• Bobby Murdoch, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Rutherglen (died: May 15, 2001)
• András M. Novák, Painter, born in Kaposvár
• Papp Tibor, Poet, born in Cluj-Napoca (died: October 26, 2011)
• István Géza Polonyi, Cardiologist, born in Cluj-Napoca
• Helmut Schwämmlein, Musician, born in Amberg (died: March 20, 2003)
• Ulrich von Alemann, Political scientist, and University teacher, born in Seebach
• Franz-Peter Neumann, Association football player, born in Stotzheim
• Susanne Barth, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Carei
• Judi Rollick, Badminton player, born in Seattle (died: April 5, 2022)
• Karl-Heinz Hiersemann, Politician, born in Wrocław (died: July 15, 1998)
• Jean-Bernard Pommier, Pianist, and Conductor, born in Béziers
• Michel Noël, Storyteller, Children's writer, Playwright, Poet, and Writer, born in Messines (died: April 10, 2022)
• Millard Drexler, Chief executive officer, born in The Bronx
• A C Wharton, Politician, born in Lebanon
• Alfonso López Caballero, Diplomat, Economist, and Politician, born in Bogotá
• Allan Royal, Television actor, and Actor, born in Montreal
• Barry Lee, Racing driver, born in Wisbech
• Carolyn H. Becraft, Official, born in San Antonio
• Peter de Zwaan, Children's writer, and Writer, born in Meppel
• Carlos Heriberto Astudillo, Guerrillero, born in Santiago del Estero (died: August 22, 1972)
• John Seiter, Drummer, born in St. Louis
• Kazuo Hirotomo, Politician, born in Kitakyushu
• Nick Vine Hall, Genealogist, born in Darlinghurst, Sydney (died: January 1, 2006)
• Peter Gibbs, Cricketer, and Screenwriter, born in Buglawton
• Peter Kelly, Funeral director, and Politician, born in Castlepollard (died: January 2, 2019)
• Philip Woollaston, Politician, born in Motueka
• Ron Hierath, Politician, born in Milk River
• Semra Sezer, Politician, born in Yenimahalle
• Stephen Bly, Novelist, born in Ivanhoe (died: June 9, 2011)
• Anne-Marie Finkelstein, Media proprietor, Journalist, and Editor, born in Clermont-Ferrand (died: December 6, 2022)
• Daniel Toulemonde, Business executive, and Engineer, born in Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent (died: October 17, 2018)
• Bernd Kuhn, Ice hockey player, born in Füssen
• Jorge Bada, Field hockey player, born in Mexico City
• Jenő Farkas, Literary historian, University teacher, and Translator, born in Târgu Mureș
• Jouko Hietalahti, Sport shooter, born in Ruovesi
• Jan Wojnar, Visual poet, Conceptual artist, Painter, Poet, and Photographer, born in Vendryně (died: July 20, 2014)
• Jiří Degl, Drawer, Visual artist, Graphic artist, and Painter, born in Plzeň
• Stan Mitchell, American football player, born in Wayne (died: January 24, 2012)
• André Abbe, Journalist, Winegrower, and Photographer, born in Roquebrune-sur-Argens
• James H. Lehman, Religious writer, Children's writer, Publisher, and Historian, born in Lancaster County
• Wojciech Siwek, Social activist, and Entrepreneur, born in Sarnowa (died: June 25, 2022)
• Edmon Lucas, Politician, and Physician, born in Itajuípe
• Sōhachi Aniya, Baseball player, born in Naha
• Misao Nanbara, Actor, born in Saitama Prefecture (died: December 18, 2018)
• Katsuhiro Jōno, Baseball player, born in Saga Prefecture
• Masaki Nomura, Novelist, and Writer, born in Kobe (died: March 13, 2011)
• Maksymilian Gajek, Engineer, born in Poręba
• Margarita Rivière, Journalist, Columnist, and Writer, born in Barcelona (died: March 29, 2015)
• Tamás Szentjóby, Conceptual artist, Performance artist, Visual artist, Musician, Poet, and Photographer, born in Fót
• Patti Warn, Trade unionist, born in Hobart
• Zoé Lucas de Brito Filho, Stockbroker, and Teacher, born in São João do Sabugi (died: June 28, 1973)
• Hugo Bütler, Journalist, born in Hünenberg
• Elvira Mnatsakanyan, Ballet dancer, born in Yerevan
• Rimer Cardillo, Visual artist, Sculptor, and Engraver, born in Montevideo
• Gilbert Itzicsohn, Ice hockey player, born in Paris
• Albina Kovalyova, Jurist, born in Khinguy, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
• Леонид Моисеевич Ку́рис, Painter, born in Bukhara
• Jehane Ragai, Archaeologist, University teacher, and Chemist, born in Cairo
• Bill Heikkila, Javelin thrower, and Athletics competitor, born in Toronto

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What happened on August 17, 1944

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August 17, 1944 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1944 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, 1962
• India: August 17, 1962
• Philippines: August 17, 1962
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1962
• Canada: August 17, 1962

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, 1959
• India: August 17, 1960
• Philippines: August 17, 1960
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1961
• Canada: August 17, 1960

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1960
• India: August 17, 1962
• Philippines: August 17, 1962
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1961
• Canada: August 17, 1960

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1962
• India: August 17, 1964
• Philippines: August 17, 1962
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1965
• Canada: August 17, 1962

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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, 1962
• India: August 17, 1965
• Philippines: August 17, 1962
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1962
• Canada: August 17, 1962

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

• United States: August 17, 1965
• India: August 17, 1965
• Philippines: August 17, 1962
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1962
• Canada: August 17, 1963

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

• India: August 17, 1962
• Canada: August 17, 1963
• United States: August 17, 1965
• Philippines: August 17, 1965
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1962

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1990

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 334 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Mars conjunction Moon
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Ketu
  Exact: 07 November, 2025

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

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