Born on 8 October, 1947 (Wednesday)

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October 8, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on October 8, 1947 : Your quiet boldness — a heart that learns to speak

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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 October 8, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you journey through the tapestry of life, the cosmos holds a kaleidoscope of opportunities and challenges for you. The sub-cycle of Saturn, your celestial guide, will activate your first house of self, identity, and beginnings, igniting a fire within you to embark on new adventures and explore uncharted territories. This planetary alignment will empower you to embrace change, break free from limitations, and forge a path that resonates with your authentic self. The first half of the year will be marked by Jupiter's transit through your eleventh house of friendships, aspirations, and social connections. This...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on October 8, 1947

• Kurt Rydl, Opera singer, born in Vienna
• Mel Judah, Poker player, born in Kolkata
• Stephen Shore, Photographer, born in New York City
• Bob van Asperen, Musicologist, Harpsichordist, University teacher, Organist, Pianist, Conductor, and Composer, born in Amsterdam
• Arturo Puricelli, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Río Gallegos
• Emiel Puttemans, Athletics competitor, Middle-distance runner, and Long-distance runner, born in Vossem
• Marcello Varallo, Alpine skier, born in Milan
• Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Thanjavur
• Peter Heesen, Trade unionist, and Teacher, born in Krefeld
• Béla Timár, Director, and Actor, born in Gyula (died: February 2, 1989)
• Laurent Pokou, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Treichville (died: November 13, 2016)
• Vítor Damas, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Lisbon (died: September 13, 2003)
• Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Film producer, and Aristocrat, born in Lambeth
• Jan Dick Leurs, Baseball player, born in Amsterdam
• Bernard Talvard, Fencer, born in Melun
• Teruhiko Mashiko, Politician, born in Kōriyama
• Maurice de Hond, Statistician, Association football referee, and Entrepreneur, born in Amsterdam
• Claude Coumba, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Cayenne
• Jaap van den Herik, Artificial intelligence researcher, University teacher, and Computer scientist, born in Rotterdam
• François Thibaux, Writer, born in Toamasina
• Greg Kerr, Politician, born in Annapolis Royal
• Yevgeny Kolyushin, Politician, born in Cherepovets
• Alexander Michailowitsj Anisimof, Opera singer, and Conductor, born in Moscow
• Kraisak Choonhavan, Politician, born in Bangkok (died: June 11, 2020)
• Colette Justine, Conceptual artist, Performance artist, Artist, and Photographer, born in Tunisia
• Dick Ask, Drummer, and Actor, born in Överluleå church parish
• Ian Spink, Dancer, Theatrical director, and Choreographer, born in Melbourne (died: October 11, 2023)
• James Orlin Grabbe, University teacher, Economist, and Scientist, born in Hale County (died: March 15, 2008)
• Kåre Ström, Guitarist, born in Stockholm (died: December 8, 1996)
• Richard Morris, Archaeologist, and Historian, born in Birmingham
• Sheila Ferguson, Author, Singer, and Composer, born in Philadelphia
• Binpachi Itō, Actor, born in Shimane Prefecture (died: June 12, 2007)
• Hirofumi Ōtsuka, Speed skater, born in Asahikawa
• Ken Teraizumi, Singer, and Actor, born in Kanagawa Prefecture
• Hiroshi Takayama, Translator, born in Iwate Prefecture
• Ryu Sorimachi, Boxer, born in Ota
• Marek Jerzy Toczek, Military officer, born in Warsaw
• Трояновський Віталій Антонович, Actor, born in Ново-Александрівка, Новосибірська область, Росія
• Avraham Ben-Artzi, Warrior, and Military officer, born in Kfar Ma'as (died: July 1, 2010)
• Monica Pillat, Literary scholar, Philologist, Translator, and Poet, born in Bucharest
• Jean Querbes, Engineer, and Politician, born in Arcachon
• Harald Fälth, Politician, born in Växjö
• Renata De Lorenzo, Historian, born in Avellino
• Arild O. Eidesen, Jurist, born in Haugesund Municipality
• Pat Conway, Politician, born in St. Joseph
• Roman Vasylyk, Painter, born in Barysh
• Heinrich Hettrich, Classical philologist, and Linguist, born in Scheidt (died: June 9, 2020)
• Zoya Mikhailovna Nazarova, Weaver, born in Bogatilovka, Gorky Oblast, RSFSR, USSR
• Baek Nam-gi, Human rights activist, and Farmer, born in Ungchi-myeon (died: September 25, 2016)
• Virendra Nath Pandey, Virologist, born in Uttar Pradesh
• Tadanaga Yokoyama, Politician, born in Akita Prefecture
• Рубен Амаякович Каламкарян, Scientist, born in Kharkiv
• Jayne Roylance, Bowls player, born in Norfolk (died: November 3, 2018)
• Hansa Yogendra, Yoga instructor, born in Indore
• Ken Dreyfuss, Coxswain, born in Washington, D.C.
• Yukuo Konishi, Pediatrician, and University teacher, born in Kagawa Prefecture (died: September 5, 2019)
• Pierre Jullien, Businessperson, born in Rabat
• Tony Wilson, Musician, born in Trinidad
• Rodoljub Anđić, General, and Military Leader, born in Fojnica
• Patrick Netter, University teacher, and Physician, born in Épinal
• Agustín Sandoval, Artistic gymnast, born in Bélmez de la Moraleda
• Bill Zorn, Guitarist, and Singer, born in Bridgeport
• Věra Krejčíková, Librarian, born in Plzeň
• Palle E. T. Jorgensen, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Frederiksberg
• Bruce Francis, Control theorist, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Toronto (died: March 27, 2018)
• Susana Finquelievich, Researcher, and Architect, born in Buenos Aires
• Bo Ejeby, Publisher, born in Högsjö församling
• Arnaldo Pangrazzi, Teacher, born in Cles
• Brígido Ibanhes, Writer, born in Bela Vista

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What happened on October 8, 1947

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October 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: October 8, 1965
• India: October 8, 1965
• Philippines: October 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1965
• Canada: October 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: October 8, 1962
• India: October 8, 1963
• Philippines: October 8, 1963
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1964
• Canada: October 8, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 8, 1963
• India: October 8, 1965
• Philippines: October 8, 1963
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1963
• Canada: October 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: October 8, 1965
• India: October 8, 1968
• Philippines: October 8, 1965
• United Kingdom: October 8, 1965
• Canada: October 8, 1965

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

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

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

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

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 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

• October 8, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
• Your next birthday is 21 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn sextile Rahu
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars square Jupiter
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars conjunction Sun
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Moon
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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