Born on 16 January, 1947 (Thursday)

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January 16, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 16, 1947 : You are steady, curious and quietly influential

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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 January 16, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

2026: A Year of Reflection and Renewed Connections

Turning 79 is a significant milestone, a time for reflection on a life well-lived. Imagine it like reaching the summit of a mountain—you've conquered the challenging slopes, and now you can take in the breathtaking panorama of your accomplishments. This year, 2026, offers you a chance to savor that view, strengthening existing bonds and forging new paths of joy and contentment.

A Year of Harmonious Growth and Gentle Transitions

2026 promises a year of gentle transitions and harmonious growth. You'll find yourself reflecting on past relationships and experiences, appreciating the beauty in...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 16, 1947

• Magdalen Nabb, Children's writer, Journalist, and Writer, born in Lancashire (died: August 18, 2007)
• Juliet Berto, Film actor, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Grenoble (died: January 10, 1990)
• Kellye Nakahara, Television actor, Painter, and Actor, born in Honolulu (died: February 16, 2020)
• Laura Schlessinger, Social worker, Children's writer, Radio personality, Journalist, Psychologist, and Writer, born in Brooklyn
• Thomas Christopher Collins, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Guelph
• Claude Guyot, Sport cyclist, born in Savigny-sur-Orge
• Michel Chion, Film theorist, Film critic, University teacher, Composer, and Writer, born in Creil
• Theodor Abt, University teacher, and Psychologist, born in Zürich
• Karl-Heinz Klär, Politician, born in Bildstock, today Friedrichsthal
• Henry Fiol, Percussionist, Musician, and Singer, born in New York City
• Jamie Reid, Designer, Visual artist, Graphic artist, and Graphic designer, born in Croydon (died: August 8, 2023)
• Renate Vogel, Politician, born in Berlin
• Ferry Maat, Radio DJ, and Pianist, born in Voorburg
• Quique Costas, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Vigo
• Apasra Hongsakula, Beauty pageant contestant, and Model, born in Bangkok
• Alain Convard, Archer, born in Belleville-sur-Meuse (died: August 6, 1974)
• Bernard Descamps, Photographer, born in Paris
• Patrick Eveno, University teacher, and Historian, born in Paris
• Ryuko Sakurai, Bureaucrat, and Judge, born in Ōmuta
• Ovidio Bompressi, Activist, born in Massa
• Piero Tiberi, Dub actor, Film actor, Dialogue writer, and Dub director, born in Rome (died: October 25, 2013)
• Борис Михайлович Викторов, Poet, born in Ufa (died: October 14, 2004)
• Viktors Lapčenoks, Musician, and Singer, born in Riga
• Christian Grönroos, Business theorist, born in Helsinki
• Sara Jane Olson, Bank robber, born in Fargo
• Dixie McNeil, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Melton Mowbray
• Georgette Mosbacher, Political activist, and Businessperson, born in Highland
• Harald Stabell, Lawyer, born in Oslo (died: December 15, 2018)
• Harvey Proctor, Fashion designer, and Politician, born in Pontefract
• Julio César Oliva, Guitarist, and Composer, born in Mexico City
• Joe Sánchez, Writer, born in Santurce
• John O'Leary, Diplomat, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Portland (died: April 2, 2005)
• John Woodward, Association football player, born in Stoke-on-Trent
• José de Jesus Mendes, Association football player, born in Portugal
• Piroska Szabó, Journalist, born in Ileanda (died: June 1, 2014)
• Mick Leach, Association football player, born in London Borough of Hackney (died: January 11, 1992)
• Stanisław Rusznica, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Wysoka Głogowska
• Tetsurō Katō, Political scientist, and Historian, born in Iwate Prefecture
• Jun Okada, Novelist, born in Hyōgo Prefecture
• Józef Pokrzywniak, Literary historian, University teacher, and Historian, born in Czempiń (died: January 16, 2017)
• Michal Lázňovský, Radio editor, Opinion journalist, Dramaturge, Translator, Playwright, and Screenwriter, born in Prague
• Анатолій Іванович Левицький, Заслужений працівник культури України, born in Bezvodne (died: June 7, 2023)
• Valentin Chernev, Poet, born in Silistra (died: September 25, 2020)
• Leanid Zakhlewny, Composer, born in Hrodna
• Mercè Foradada, Catalan teacher, and Writer, born in Barcelona
• Hugh Hanrahan, Politician, born in Antigonish (died: May 19, 1999)
• Thomas Harnisch, Politician, and Lawyer, born in La Crosse
• Bobby Thompson, American football player, born in Raleigh
• Скопич Василь Платонович, Artist, born in Makarivka
• Bernard Heighes, Cricketer, born in Chiswick (died: January 6, 2017)
• Masaharu Sato, Go professional, born in Joetsu
• Ներոն Ավետիսի Ապիյան, Jurist, born in Galați (died: September 27, 2004)
• John Driver, Actor, born in Erie
• Brian Bath, Cricketer, born in Johannesburg (died: October 16, 2014)
• Marc Bertonèche, Academic, born in Calais
• Armida Gabrielyan, Stage actor, born in Xanyurdu
• Kate McMullan, Writer, born in St. Louis
• Wolfgang Erich Müller, Theologian, born in Nordenham
• Brian Stenger, American football player, born in Euclid
• Alexis Rotella, Poet, born in Johnstown
• Miklós Ferenczi, Mathematician, born in Budapest
• Iván Caicedo, Association football player, born in Ecuador (died: December 17, 2020)
• Mark Ruderfer, Chess player, born in Tashkent
• Martin Zbořil, Visual artist, Scenographer, and Graphic artist, born in Prague (died: July 7, 2019)
• Margaret FitzSimmons, Geographer, born in Berkeley (died: April 3, 2023)
• Jánosné Csikász, Party official, and Worker, born in Hetényegyháza
• Andrzej Lesiński, University teacher, Theologian, and Catholic priest, born in Toruń
• Christian Piscaglia, Comics writer, Essayist, Novelist, and Teacher, born in Athus

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What happened on January 16, 1947

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

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January 16, 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 16, 1965
• India: January 16, 1965
• Philippines: January 16, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1965
• Canada: January 16, 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 16, 1962
• India: January 16, 1963
• Philippines: January 16, 1963
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1964
• Canada: January 16, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: January 16, 1963
• India: January 16, 1965
• Philippines: January 16, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1964
• Canada: January 16, 1963

Full Driving License

• United States: January 16, 1965
• India: January 16, 1967
• Philippines: January 16, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1968
• Canada: January 16, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: January 16, 1963
• India: January 16, 1965
• Philippines: January 16, 1963
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1963
• Canada: January 16, 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 16, 1965
• India: January 16, 1968
• Philippines: January 16, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1965
• Canada: January 16, 1965

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

• United States: January 16, 1968
• India: January 16, 1968
• Philippines: January 16, 1965
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1965
• Canada: January 16, 1966

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

• India: January 16, 1965
• Canada: January 16, 1966
• United States: January 16, 1968
• Philippines: January 16, 1968
• United Kingdom: January 16, 1965

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 16, 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 16, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 28 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Mars square Mercury
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mercury
  Exact: 18 September, 2025
• Jupiter trine Jupiter
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Sun
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 17 November, 2025

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

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