Babrak Karmal (1929 – 1996) was an Afghan politician, diplomat, and lawyer, born in Kabul to a Tajik family of Pashtun origin. He was appointed as the President of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union in 1979 after the Soviet invasion, serving for seven years. Karmal was a founding member of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) and led the Parcham faction. His leadership struggled against the rival Khalq faction and faced significant challenges in legitimizing his government. Karmal was dismissed in 1986 and later returned to Afghanistan in 1991 before passing away in 1996 from liver cancer.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kabul (4:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Babrak
The exact meaning of Babrak is not widely documented. It is believed to be derived from a Pashtun warrior's name and carries connotations of strength, courage, and leadership.
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Babrak Karmal belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kabul
Place of Death: Moscow
Cause of Death: liver cancer
Educated At: Kabul University
Occupation: diplomat | politician | lawyer
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Ephemeris for January 6, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Capricorn 32 | 16 Capricorn 15 | 21 Aries 56 |
| Moon | 24 Scorpio 39 | 7 Aries 35 | 25 Taurus 3 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 44 | 27 Sagittarius 2 | 16 Aries 9 |
| Venus | 29 Aquarius 49 | 3 Pisces 21 | 4 Taurus 33 |
| Mars | 23 Gemini 58 | 0 Leo 3 | 14 Cancer 5 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 36 | 12 Gemini 40 | 15 Taurus 38 |
| Saturn | 24 Sagittarius 38 | 14 Pisces 53 | 0 Capricorn 50 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 43 | 23 Taurus 32 | 8 Aries 11 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 5 | 27 Pisces 22 | 28 Leo 48 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 20 | 1 Aquarius 13 | 16 Cancer 15 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 59 | 1 Aries 12 | 22 Taurus 54 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 59 | 1 Libra 12 | 22 Scorpio 54 |
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