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:
虎 Metal Tiger
27 049 days ago (74 years 20 days)
Moon
The Moon moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn (
waning gibbous
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Daily aspects
extile Jupiter (Aquarius) This is a wonderful time to get together with family and share, and remember, joyous memories. Business opportunities are abound, and good money can be made. It's a wonderful time to decorate your home, or look at buying a beach house, or something close to the ocean. It's a good time for romance. International travel can occur, and plans should go smoothly! You may want to adopt a pet to snuggle up close to.
The Trine between Venus and Uranus makes you sensitive to love and your emotional life. You connect with others quickly, and can devote yourself to amusements and material things. You also may develop a passion for art, and are very romantic.
This Trine gives you excellent learning skills, a sound mind, quick wit, language skills, and good judgment. Your intelligence is powerful. You practice independent and practical thinking and are open to everything new. It's an excellent time to go on a road trip.
The Capricorn Moon gives us seriousness, deliberation, concentration, and determination. Even ambitious goals can be a little closer. Duty calls, private life is neglected. There is a short time for enjoyment and leisure.
During this time, you can be eccentric, headstrong, fanatic, over-the-top, irritable, and extremely moody. It's not a good time to deal with money, with regards to business or property. You and your romantic partner may get into arguments at home.
extile Venus (Pisces)
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.
When Mercury is in Taurus, our mind works slowly, but thoroughly. And we prefer to use our head in the material area. During this time, we tend to dogmatism and silence. Mercury, in Taurus, also promotes practical skills. We are now more concerned with our advantage. If we form a judgment about something during this time, we usually hold onto it.
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