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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- Vivienne Westwood (* 8 April 1941 - † 2022)
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- Jacques Brel, * 8 April 1929 in Schaerbeek, † 9 October 1978, singer, chansonnier, Belgian composer.
- Julian Lennon, * 8 April 1963 in Liverpool, musician, John Lennon's son.
- Robin Wright, * 8 April 1966 in Dallas, actress, "House of Cards" leading lady.
- Patricia Arquette, * 8 April 1968 in Chicago, actress, "Boyhood" Oscar winner.
- John Havlicek, * 8 April 1940 in Martins Ferry, † 25 April 2019, basketball player, NBA-
Saint's day
- Walter ("the ruler")
- Beate ( lat: "the blessed one")
Weather Proverb
If it is beautiful around Amandus, the summer will see no drought.
Quote of the day
The ground on which all our knowledge and science rests is the inexplicable. (Arthur Schopenhauer)
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Daily aspects
extile Venus (Aries)
This extile is perfect for love, relationships and marriage. It is a lovely time to host at your house, and invite friends and family over to eat beautiful meals you have created. Your social life is great and you should go out and try meet new people. You will definitely smile more! It is the opportune time for blind dates! It is also a wonderful time to buy new objects to decorate your home with.
The Trine between the Moon and Neptune gives you an active imagination, good empathy, and an excellent understanding of art. You are attractive, dreamy, and enthusiastic. It's a great time for writing down your goals in life, meditation, psychic practice, reading tarot cards, practicing astrology, and making love till all hours of the morning.
The conjunction between the Moon and Jupiter could mean significant financial gains, as well as social success, but also the tendency to find enjoyment and socialize. During this time, you also have a healthy life instinct, wealthy feelings, artistic inclinations, and ambition.
During this transit, there could be delays in communication. Travel isn't supported right now. You may get lost in unfamiliar territory. You may not be able to focus well, mentally, and thoughts could create emotional upset. You may fight with siblings or neighbors, and you need to be careful when texting messages, as you may send them to the wrong people.
extile Saturn (Aries) This transit increases your sense of responsibility and organizational talent. You will be able to pursue your goals with care and deliberation. It's a good time to get together with women in groups, and discuss important issues.
extile Neptune (Gemini) 
This conjunction is about power. It can stir up your ambition and the need to implement your ideas at all costs. If you act ruthlessly now, without thinking, you'll experience corresponding counter-effects, because violence triggers counter-violence. If you keep a good attitute, you'll be able to achieve a great deal, as long as you make sensible use of the enormous energies that are now flowing. In principle, you should avoid anything dangerous during this time for safety reasons, including all places that appear hazardous.
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