Born on 16 August, 1956 (Thursday)

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August 16, 1956 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 16, 1956 : Your questions become your guide—still

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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 August 16, 1956 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

The cosmic tapestry of 2025 promises an auspicious year, adorned with opportunities and personal growth. As Jupiter, the celestial harbinger of fortune, graces your astrological chart, you will find yourself surrounded by a symphony of blessings. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, spanning from June 2024 to August 2026, activates the ninth house of your chart, illuminating the path to spiritual enlightenment and higher learning. This cosmic alignment encourages you to embark on a quest for knowledge, whether through formal education, personal exploration, or travel to distant lands. Embrace this opportunity to expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 16, 1956

• Vahan Hovhannisyan, Politician, born in Yerevan (died: December 28, 2014)
• Beate Wilding, Politician, born in Remscheid
• Colleen Walker, Golfer, born in Jacksonville (died: December 11, 2012)
• Lionel Bastos, Songwriter, and Singer, born in Maputo
• دانيال ويليمز, Sport cyclist, born in Herentals (died: September 2, 2016)
• Patricio Hernández, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in San Nicolás de los Arroyos
• Ewald Lindinger, Politician, born in Micheldorf in Oberösterreich
• Tim Mahoney, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Aurora
• Mirella D'Angelo, Actor, born in Rome
• Jorge Hirano, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Lima
• Michi Himeno, Character designer, Illustrator, and Animator, born in Japan
• Bert Klunder, Cabaret performer, Theatrical director, Columnist, and Writer, born in Grootschermer (died: June 14, 2006)
• Patrick Ben Soussan, Child psychiatrist, and Essayist, born in Rabat
• Ruper Ordorika, Musician, born in Oñati
• Dominique Erbani, Rugby union player, born in Eymet
• Pierre Chavot, Historian, and Writer, born in Paris
• Walter Butler, Businessperson, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Éric Brogniet, Poet, born in Ciney
• Dale Raoul, Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Missoula
• Flavio Emilio Scogna, Conductor, and Composer, born in Savona
• Yin Tiesheng, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Jinan
• Volodymyr Serdiuk, Journalist, born in Storozhynets
• Александр Николаевич Ходырев, Civil servant, born in Mordovo
• Aart van Asperen, Television director, born in Utrecht
• Bob McKenzie, Sports commentator, and Journalist, born in Toronto
• Bryn Vaile, Skipper, born in London
• Gustavo Rangel Briceño, Politician, and Military personnel, born in Maracaibo
• خسرو عبدالله‌زاده, Sports Administrator, born in Miandoab
• José Darío Salazar, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Popayán
• Per-Olov Lindeke, Trumpeter, born in Sundbyberg church parish (died: October 24, 2015)
• Peter Sitell, Artist, born in Solna
• Sean Lavery, Choreographer, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (died: February 26, 2018)
• Simon Hoadley, Cricketer, born in Eridge, Sussex
• Takarakuni Minoru, Rikishi, born in Higashi, Fukushima, Japan
• Joseph Maluka, Association football player, born in Maquela do Zombo (died: November 10, 2015)
• Keisuke Okamoto, Baseball player, born in Minamiawaji
• Aimi Takahashi, Tarento, born in Numazu
• Kristaq Skrami, Actor, born in Vlorë
• Samiha Khrais, Novelist, Journalist, Translator, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Amman
• Qafar Çaxmaqlı, Journalist, born in Kamkhut
• Isgender Aznaurov, Translator, and Military personnel, born in Bukhara (died: April 18, 1993)
• Elena Dimitrova, Actor, born in Sofia
• Hetty Baynes, Film actor, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Bournemouth
• Kalju Koha, Politician, born in Tartu
• Mare Väljataga, Music teacher, Choir director, and Singer, born in Tallinn
• Jiri Pavel, Prose writer, Poet, and Writer, born in Praha–Holešovice (died: April 1, 2018)
• Robert Whitehurst, Sailor, born in Seattle
• Ghulam Osman Yaghma, President of the Eastern Turkistan Exile Government, born in Artux
• Juan Carlos de Sancho, Drawer, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Massimo Guiggiani, Mechanical engineer, Teacher, and Writer, born in Siena
• Mindaugas Bertasius, Archaeologist, born in Kaunas
• Daniel T. Tremblay, Painter, born in Chicoutimi
• Zuzana Havelková, Editing staff, and Librarian, born in Prague
• Cholponbek Abykeev, Journalist, Writer, and State figure, born in Kochkor District
• Maurizio Stupiggia, Psychotherapist, born in Treviso
• Mohammad Zadmehr, Association football player, born in Tehran
• Paul Shackerley, Priest, born in Tredegar
• I Dewa Putu Wijana, Linguist, born in Singaraja
• Mark Formby, Politician, born in Starkville
• Ngodup Dorjee, Diplomat, born in Tibet
• Ingrid Kummels, Ethnologist, born in Santa Monica
• Fostina Dixon, Saxophonist, born in Wilmington
• Randiman Tarigan, Mayor of Medan, born in Medan
• Ronroy, Sculptor, and Painter, born in Zürich (died: January 3, 2018)
• Washington Pesántez, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Alausí Canton
• Éric Gillard, Businessperson, born in Périgueux (died: April 7, 2017)
• François Chollet, Researcher, born in Toulouse
• Angela Maria Blasi, Musician, and Singer, born in New York City
• Dewayne Pemberton, Politician, born in Cabot
• Jean-Rémy Solana, Politician, born in Nîmes (died: March 4, 2019)
• Gianmario Borio, Musicologist, born in Turin
• Владимир Васильевич Дорошков, Legal scholar, born in Kletnyansky District

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What happened on August 16, 1956

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August 16, 1956 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1956 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: August 16, 1974
• India: August 16, 1974
• Philippines: August 16, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1974
• Canada: August 16, 1974

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 16, 1971
• India: August 16, 1972
• Philippines: August 16, 1972
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1973
• Canada: August 16, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 16, 1972
• India: August 16, 1974
• Philippines: August 16, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1973
• Canada: August 16, 1972

Full Driving License

• United States: August 16, 1974
• India: August 16, 1976
• Philippines: August 16, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1977
• Canada: August 16, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 16, 1972
• India: August 16, 1974
• Philippines: August 16, 1972
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1972
• Canada: August 16, 1972

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 16, 1974
• India: August 16, 1977
• Philippines: August 16, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1974
• Canada: August 16, 1974

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

• United States: August 16, 1977
• India: August 16, 1977
• Philippines: August 16, 1974
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1974
• Canada: August 16, 1975

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

• India: August 16, 1974
• Canada: August 16, 1975
• United States: August 16, 1977
• Philippines: August 16, 1977
• United Kingdom: August 16, 1974

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 16, 2002

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 16, 2026 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 332 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn opposition Mercury
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Mars
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Saturn square Moon
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Rahu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Mars square Saturn
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Mars conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 July, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars square Mars
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Jupiter trine Mars
  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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