Are being man and their birthday independent for two persons?

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I'm given this problem:

Consider there are two applicants for a job. One of the applicants is a man, and it is known that he was born on a Wednesday. What is the probability that a second applicant is also a man?

I don't get the question. It seems that being a man for two applicants is independent regardless of the birthday or gender of the first applicant. Moreover, when there is no data, how can I calculate a probability!

Please guide me on how can I answer this question or similar ones.