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)
- Justin Sullivan (* 8 April 1956)
- 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")
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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
This opposition can cause a lot of trouble at home, where fighting may occur over children and finances. It's not a good time to get advice from elders, or people in authority. Your mental state may not be good right now, as you may feel very melancholic. Right now, it's very important to get good sleep, fresh air, keep a clean environment around you, exercise and eat healthy.
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.
This transit can cause a dreamy disposition, passive attitude, tendency to self-deception, imbalance, hypersensitivity, weakened instinctual life, and nervous disorders. You could also get lost in wishful thinking. Try not watch horror movies during this time, as it may disturb you, and could lead to vivid nightmares.
This Trine gives you great willpower, courage, practical action, resourcefulness, activity, love of truth, and openness. You may move to a new home, or totally rearrange your current home. It's a wonderful time for self improvement and conscious efforts to exercise and take better care of yourself. It's time for self-love and "me" time.
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