Born on 8 January, 1947 (Wednesday)

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January 8, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 8, 1947 : Steady hands, deep heart — built to keep going

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 8, 1947 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 8, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

As you step into the threshold of 2025, the cosmos align to paint a vibrant tapestry of opportunities and challenges. The year promises to be a transformative journey, marked by profound shifts in your personal and professional life. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, stretching from March 2024 to September 2026, activates the 4th house of your astrological chart, heralding a period of domestic bliss and familial harmony. This celestial influence fosters a nurturing environment, encouraging you to strengthen bonds with loved ones and create a haven of peace and tranquility within your home. The first half of 2025 finds Jupiter transiting...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 8, 1947

• Samuel Schmid, Politician, born in Rüti bei Büren
• Magui Bétemps, Singer, born in Ivrea (died: November 19, 2005)
• Michèle Delaunay, Oncologist, and Politician, born in Clermont-Ferrand
• Marina Neyolova, Film actor, and Actor, born in Saint Petersburg
• Antti Kalliomäki, Pole vaulter, and Politician, born in Siikainen
• Igor Vasilyevich Ivanov, Chess player, and Pianist, born in Saint Petersburg (died: November 17, 2005)
• Barbara Rinke, Politician, born in Nordhausen
• Edward Białogłowski, Theologian, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Rzeplin, Podkarpackie Voivodeship
• William Bonin, Truck driver, and Serial killer, born in Willimantic (died: February 23, 1996)
• Toivo Asmer, Motocross rider, Racing automobile driver, Musician, and Politician, born in Oisu
• Tomasz Szukalski, Saxophonist, born in Warsaw (died: August 2, 2012)
• István Ella, Organist, and Conductor, born in Veresegyház
• Willy De Geest, Sport cyclist, born in Ghent
• Utz-Hellmuth Felcht, Chemist, born in Iserlohn (died: May 18, 2023)
• Himanshi Indulal Shelat, Literary critic, and Writer, born in Surat
• Alain Berenboom, University teacher, Columnist, Jurist, Lawyer, and Writer, born in Schaerbeek
• Paul Tana, Film director, and Actor, born in Ancona
• Roger Clinch, Politician, born in Bathurst
• Ted MacDougall, Association football player, born in Inverness
• Giorgio Girol, Association football player, born in San Michele al Tagliamento (died: April 8, 2006)
• Laurie Walters, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in San Francisco
• Nodar Djin, Philosopher, and Writer, born in Tbilisi (died: April 4, 2002)
• James Tien, Justice of the peace, Entrepreneur, and Politician, born in Shanghai
• Ashura Hara, Rugby union player, Professional wrestler, and Teacher, born in Moriyama (died: April 28, 2015)
• Carl Gersbach, American football player, born in Syracuse
• David Gates, Novelist, Journalist, and Writer, born in Middletown
• Don Bendell, Science fiction writer, Novelist, Soldier, and Rancher, born in Akron
• Juhani Tanski, Politician, born in Punkalaidun
• Francis Flaherty, Politician, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Providence
• Gideon Meir, Diplomat, born in Jerusalem (died: February 15, 2021)
• Ingmar Hans-Göran Eklund, Painter, born in Mariehamn
• Pale Olofsson, Actor, born in Stockholm
• Şansav Büyüka, Sports commentator, and Journalist, born in Sivas
• Luke Williams, Professional wrestler, and Actor, born in Auckland
• Terry Sylvester, Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, and Singer, born in Allerton
• José Antonio Martínez Soler, Journalist, University teacher, Television presenter, Economist, and Writer, born in Berlanga de Duero
• Karl Klare, Legal scholar, born in New York City
• Kathie Nukon, Politician, born in Old Crow
• Norman Wood, Golfer, born in Prestonpans (died: January 1, 2023)
• Ocie Austin, American football player, born in Norfolk (died: July 22, 2014)
• Petrus Iilonga, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Omusati Region (died: December 11, 2018)
• Rich Kasunic, Politician, born in Dunbar Township
• Rosa Magalhães, Designer, and Carnival producer, born in Rio de Janeiro (died: July 25, 2024)
• Francisco Javier "Kiko" Caballero Harriet, Player of Basque pelota, born in Zubiri, Navarre
• Andrzej Rzeźniczak, Politician, born in Gdańsk (died: July 14, 2010)
• Chiyono Terada, Businessperson, born in Hyōgo Prefecture
• Martí Llauradó, Singer-songwriter, and Composer, born in Barcelona
• Marek Garztecki, Journalist, and Diplomat, born in Rome
• Lenka Bobková, University teacher, and Historian, born in Červený Kostelec
• Mykola Balandiuk, Politician, born in Lipliave (died: May 26, 2020)
• Яків Серафимович Гуков, Ukrainian agrarian scientist, born in Lomachyntsi (died: November 17, 2012)
• Erich Sedlak, Writer, born in Vienna (died: May 17, 2018)
• Agnès Nègre, Costume designer, born in Nogent-sur-Marne
• Wilhelm Duden, Motorcycle racer, born in Heeslingen
• Титенко Валерий Григорьевич, Politician, born in Rozdilna (died: October 16, 2004)
• Pat Hays, Politician, and Lawyer, born in North Little Rock (died: October 4, 2023)
• Per Solli, Politician, born in Narvik (died: December 19, 2004)
• Masami Iwata, Sociologist, born in Tokyo
• Gilbert Bouchet, Politician, born in La Voulte-sur-Rhône
• Антонина Ивановна Пилюс, Drama teacher, and Actor, born in Soviet Union (died: December 16, 2014)
• Pablo Arnaud Carreño, Politician, born in Oaxaca de Juárez
• Mihály Virág, Hydrologist, and Engineer, born in Makó (died: February 2, 1992)
• Leo Cannaerts, Politician, born in Heist-op-den-Berg
• Bernd Kochendörfer, University teacher, born in Mühlacker
• Mike Cunningham, Politician, born in Columbia
• Abdallah Hajri, Association football player, born in Sfax (died: April 2, 2017)
• Christiane Cadic, Athletics competitor, born in Le Trait
• Grażyna Michałowska, Political scientist, University teacher, and Jurist, born in Tarnów (died: February 9, 2022)
• Michael Ridley, Cricketer, born in Oxford
• Timofey Nikolaevich Sidorik, Industrial specialist, Production innovator, Brigade leader, and Scraper winch operator, born in Voloscha
• Ondina da Cruz Lima, Politician, born in Itaquaquecetuba
• Anjrah Lelanabrata, Poet, Teacher, and Writer, born in Kunduran
• Milan Lázníček, University teacher, and Pharmacist, born in Křenovice
• Beñat Soule, Bertsolari, born in Irissarry
• Karmele Fernandez Agirre, University teacher, born in Bilbao
• Samuel B. Green, Psychologist, born in Atlantic City (died: June 18, 2018)
• Marta Ondrášková, Librarian, born in Troskotovice
• Sunder Shetty, Restaurant manager, and Waiter, born in India
• Peter Herbert, Cricketer, born in Adelaide
• Maria Stauber, Designer, and Writer, born in Warsaw (died: October 23, 2018)
• Boba Blagojević, Writer, born in Belgrade (died: March 21, 2000)
• Poul Søgaard, Jurist, and Judge, born in Terndrup (died: September 18, 2023)
• Q112549699, Visual artist, Artist, Journalist, Poet, and Photographer, born in Jemnice
• Harriet Pass Freidenreich, Historian, and University teacher, born in Ottawa
• Mato Balić, Germanist, Catholic theologian, Italianist, Literary translator, and School teacher, born in Bošnjaci
• David Bowie, Saxophonist, Occultist, Manufacturer, Art collector, Librettist, Film actor, Film producer, Vocalist, Music video director, Painter, Bandleader, Guitarist, Mime artist, Songwriter, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Record producer, Singer, Composer, and Actor, born in Brixton (died: January 10, 2016)

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What happened on January 8, 1947

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

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January 8, 1947 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1947 belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

• United States: January 8, 1965
• India: January 8, 1965
• Philippines: January 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1965
• Canada: January 8, 1965

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: January 8, 1962
• India: January 8, 1963
• Philippines: January 8, 1963
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1964
• Canada: January 8, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: January 8, 1963
• India: January 8, 1965
• Philippines: January 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1964
• Canada: January 8, 1963

Full Driving License

• United States: January 8, 1965
• India: January 8, 1967
• Philippines: January 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1968
• Canada: January 8, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: January 8, 1963
• India: January 8, 1965
• Philippines: January 8, 1963
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1963
• Canada: January 8, 1963

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: January 8, 1965
• India: January 8, 1968
• Philippines: January 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1965
• Canada: January 8, 1965

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

• United States: January 8, 1968
• India: January 8, 1968
• Philippines: January 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1965
• Canada: January 8, 1966

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

• India: January 8, 1965
• Canada: January 8, 1966
• United States: January 8, 1968
• Philippines: January 8, 1968
• United Kingdom: January 8, 1965

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 8, 1993

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

• January 8, 2026 is on a Thursday.
• Your next birthday is 111 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Moon
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Mars conjunction Moon
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Mars square Jupiter
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Sun
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mars
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Jupiter
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  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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