Birthday
Kofi Annan
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan was born on 8 April 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana, and died on 18 August 2018 in Bern, Switzerland. He was a Ghanaian diplomat and the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). Kofi Annan served two terms as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006 and was highly regarded for his efforts to bring about a more peaceful and just world.
During his tenure as UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan sought to reform the organisation and strengthen its role in world politics. He played a crucial role in formulating and promoting the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to reduce poverty, hunger, disease and other global challenges by 2015. In 2001 , Kofi Annan and the United Nations were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize .
After his time at the United Nations, Kofi Annan established the Kofi Annan Foundation , which works for a more just and peaceful world by promoting good governance and sustainable development. Annan continued to act as a mediator and advisor in various international conflicts and crises and was revered for his efforts to bring peace and reconciliation to many parts of the world.
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Saint's day
- Walter ("the ruler")
- Beate ( lat: "the blessed one")
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Quote of the day
The ground on which all our knowledge and science rests is the inexplicable. (Arthur Schopenhauer)
Birthday: Aries
Chinese zodiac sign:
鼠 Wood Rat
14,629 days ago (40 years 19 days)
Moon
The Moon moves from Gemini to Cancer (
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Daily aspects
This is a not a good time to bond with others emotionally. You may have arguments with your mother, or motherly figure, as well as other females. If you are creative, you may paint objects, portraits, or landscapes, only to be disappointed in what you have made and destroy it afterwards. If you are female, you may experience period cramps and excessive PMS irritability and aggression.
The Cancer Moon supports the unfolding of the pleasant side of life. The longing for home and homeland, rest, and security are in the foreground. It is an excellent opportunity to relax and develop new energy in our soul.
Your emotional life is active during this time but could be one-sided. You experience the awakening of your feelings. You might feel the desire to experience adventures, extreme actions, traveling, and discovering new places. It is an excellent time for discarding items you no longer need or use at home. You may desire a beauty makeover!
When Venus enters Aries, we tend to adventures. We are impulsive, and a passionate way of loving overcomes us. Logically, this can lead us to introduce new love affairs hastily. During this time, we also love beauty and are also interested in everything artistic.
You may have visions of grandeur, and feel like you are godly. Your imagination may take you places that don't make sense, and you might turn to alcohol and recreational drugs to feel better. You may feel slightly melancholic. It will be good for you to express yourself creatively, from painting to playing music.
extile Mercury (Taurus) This is a good time for any sort of marketing, advertising and public relations. You may be heavily involved in communicating with family over Zoom calls or WhatsApp group chats. It's a great time to buy a car and go on short-distance travels. You'll also enjoy the company of neighbors. If you go on dates, great communication will occur. You and your loved one communicate effectively.
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