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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2024 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 0 | 24 Leo 19 | 4 Scorpio 28 |
Moon | 17 Aquarius 15 | 13 Capricorn 2 | 10 Libra 21 |
Mercury | 15 Virgo 6 | 28 Leo 37 | 14 Scorpio 4 |
Venus | 18 Virgo 6 | 14 Virgo 15 | 18 Virgo 58 |
Mars | 28 Cancer 52 | 18 Gemini 1 | 14 Virgo 24 |
Jupiter | 13 Aries 44 | 16 Gemini 59 | 5 Aries 48 |
Saturn | 0 Libra 48 | 17 Pisces 35 | 9 Libra 29 |
Uranus | 12 Cancer 17 | 27 Taurus 10 | 14 Cancer 0 |
Neptune | 17 Libra 22 | 29 Pisces 24 | 19 Libra 50 |
Pluto | 19 Leo 36 | 0 Aquarius 17 | 21 Leo 23 |
Rahu | 10 Pisces 43 | 8 Aries 45 | 6 Pisces 51 |
Ketu | 10 Virgo 43 | 8 Libra 45 | 6 Virgo 51 |
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