Robert 'Buckwheat' Donahue (1951-2019) was an influential American folklorist and storyteller, celebrated for his engaging narratives about the Klondike Gold Rush and his adventures in Alaska's Inside Passage. A four-time gold-panning champion, he also organized the Buckwheat Ski Classic and co-founded the Yukon River Quest. Notably, he embarked on a 5,300-mile journey from Florida to Alaska to support healthcare access. His captivating storytelling and deep connection with Alaskan culture left a significant impact, earning him praise as a keeper of Alaska's spirit.
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Meaning of the name - Buckwheat
The name is derived from the edible grain, which is technically not a wheat but a fruit.
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Buckwheat Donahue belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Oklahoma
Place of Death: Oklahoma
Occupation: spoken word artist
Employers: Skagway Convention and Visitors Bureau
Awards Received: four-time gold-panning champion
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Ephemeris for August 16, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 0 | 24 Leo 5 | 5 Scorpio 28 |
| Moon | 17 Aquarius 15 | 0 Gemini 28 | 24 Libra 3 |
| Mercury | 15 Virgo 6 | 5 Leo 57 | 15 Scorpio 37 |
| Venus | 18 Virgo 6 | 19 Cancer 20 | 19 Virgo 49 |
| Mars | 28 Cancer 52 | 6 Libra 7 | 15 Virgo 0 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 44 | 14 Cancer 58 | 5 Aries 42 |
| Saturn | 0 Libra 48 | 0 Aries 51 | 9 Libra 36 |
| Uranus | 12 Cancer 17 | 1 Gemini 18 | 14 Cancer 0 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 22 | 1 Aries 42 | 19 Libra 52 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 36 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 21 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 10 Pisces 43 | 19 Pisces 26 | 6 Pisces 48 |
| Ketu | 10 Virgo 43 | 19 Virgo 26 | 6 Virgo 48 |
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