Born on 17 October, 1948 (Sunday)

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October 17, 1948 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on October 17, 1948 : You’re a steady builder — practical, intense, and ready to shape a meaningful second act.

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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 17, 1948 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds a wealth of opportunities and growth for you, dear soul. As you traverse this remarkable journey of life, the cosmos align to bestow upon you an abundance of blessings. Let us delve into the celestial tapestry that unfolds before us, revealing the profound transformations and positive experiences that await you in the year to come. The sub-cycle of Rahu, extending from October 2024 to October 2025, activates the second house of your astrological chart, heralding a period of material prosperity and financial security. This auspicious influence empowers you to manifest your desires and witness the fruition...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on October 17, 1948

• Reinhold Behr, Fencer, born in Tauberbischofsheim
• Erich Neuwirth, Statistician, University teacher, and Mathematician, born in Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach
• Robert Jordan, Author, born in Charleston (died: September 16, 2007)
• Margot Kidder, Film actor, Television actor, Film producer, Voice actor, and Stage actor, born in Yellowknife (died: May 13, 2018)
• Lutz Dammbeck, Video artist, Film director, Graphic artist, Filmmaker, University teacher, Painter, Graphic designer, and Screenwriter, born in Leipzig
• George Wendt, Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Chicago
• Vytautas Čepas, University teacher, and Politician, born in Šiauliai
• Ernő Raffay, Historian, and Politician, born in Borjád
• Honesto Ongtioco, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in San Fernando
• Karl-Heinz Maeder, Chess player, born in Eichwalde (died: September 5, 2013)
• Akira Kushida, Singer, born in Yokohama
• Sonny Johansson, Association football player, born in Landskrona
• Francis Burns, Association football player, born in Glenboig
• Takeshi Naito, Karateka, Karate master, International referee, and Instructor, born in Shizuoka
• Aleksandr Savitsky, Poet, and Writer, born in Magnitogorsk (died: December 2, 2019)
• Eva Gröndahl, Director, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Lidingö
• Chocolate Myers, Athlete, born in Winston-Salem
• Edward Luck, Political scientist, born in Urbana (died: February 16, 2021)
• Joe Thomas, Trade unionist, and Politician, born in Fairbanks
• Michael A. Kelen, Judge, born in Montreal
• Ng Jui Ping, Businessperson, born in Singapore (died: January 1, 2020)
• Oleksandr Tomakh, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Minsk
• Roderick J. McDavis, Writer, born in Dayton
• S'bu Ndebele, Politician, born in Battle of Rorke's Drift
• Upatissa Gamanayake, Politician, born in Sri Lanka (died: November 13, 1989)
• Huang Chen-tai, Chemist, born in Tainan
• Regina Małgorzata Renz, Historian, born in Siemiradz, Masovian Voivodeship
• Paulo Mac Donald Ghisi, Politician, born in Urussanga
• Takuma Otoshi, Businessperson, born in Hiroshima Prefecture
• Kazuo Koguchi, Sports commentator, born in Edogawa-ku
• Elżbieta Jadwiga Rutkowska, Engineer, and Politician, born in Piotrków Trybunalski
• Fajez Karam, Spy, born in Zgharta
• Jerzy Skucha, Mathematician, born in Proszowice
• Cho Su-hyun, Film actor, born in Pukchong County (died: May 26, 2022)
• Emanoil Marcu, Opinion journalist, and Translator, born in Săveni, județul Botoșani (died: April 25, 2022)
• José María Marín Quemada, University teacher, and Economist, born in Madrid
• Vlad Druk, Documentary filmmaker, born in Pociumbăuți
• Bill Steele, Cave explorer, and Speleologist, born in Dayton
• Kelly Alexander Jr., Politician, born in Charlotte
• Աղավնի Աղասու Սահակյան, Military personnel, born in Yerevan
• Cecilia Domínguez Luis, Writer, born in La Orotava
• Maria Luisa Magagnoli, Journalist, born in Genoa
• Giōrgos Chronas, Publisher, Lyricist, Poet, and Writer, born in Piraeus
• Guy Lézier, Businessperson, born in Boulogne-sur-Mer
• Carol Lloyd, Singer-songwriter, born in Auchenflower (died: February 13, 2017)
• Vladimir Krasnov, Coach, born in Komsomolskoye
• Александр Николаевич Харитонов, Member of the State Duma, and Politician, born in Maynsky District
• Maria Parlińska, Economist, born in Gniezno
• Toivo Zoova, Rower, born in Tartu
• Odilon Azambuja, Accountant, born in Dourados
• Akwasi Evans, Journalist, born in Dayton (died: April 8, 2019)
• Alcides Martins, Jurist, Vice-President of the Superior Council of the Federal Public Ministry, and Prosecutor-General of Brazil, born in Aveiro
• Adri Post, Etcher, born in Gouda
• Peter Werner, Chemist, born in Limbach
• Tinie van Aarle, Association football player, born in Breda
• Witold Skrzypczyk, Animator, Addiction therapy specialist, and Creator of youth and children's developmental center, born in Szczecin (died: January 12, 2016)
• André Johnson, Politician, and Teacher, born in Lomé (died: November 14, 2020)
• Miroslav Teper, Painter, born in Český Těšín

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What happened on October 17, 1948

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October 17, 1948 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1948 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 17, 1966
• India: October 17, 1966
• Philippines: October 17, 1966
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1966
• Canada: October 17, 1966

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 17, 1963
• India: October 17, 1964
• Philippines: October 17, 1964
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1965
• Canada: October 17, 1964

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: October 17, 1964
• India: October 17, 1966
• Philippines: October 17, 1966
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1965
• Canada: October 17, 1964

Full Driving License

• United States: October 17, 1966
• India: October 17, 1968
• Philippines: October 17, 1966
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1969
• Canada: October 17, 1966

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: October 17, 1964
• India: October 17, 1966
• Philippines: October 17, 1964
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1964
• Canada: October 17, 1964

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 17, 1966
• India: October 17, 1969
• Philippines: October 17, 1966
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1966
• Canada: October 17, 1966

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

• United States: October 17, 1969
• India: October 17, 1969
• Philippines: October 17, 1966
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1966
• Canada: October 17, 1967

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

• India: October 17, 1966
• Canada: October 17, 1967
• United States: October 17, 1969
• Philippines: October 17, 1969
• United Kingdom: October 17, 1966

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 17, 1994

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 17, 2026 is on a Saturday.
• Your next birthday is 348 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Saturn square Jupiter
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars square Sun
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Sun
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mercury
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Saturn square Jupiter
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  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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