Burkhard Niering was a Volkspolizist born on September 1, 1950, in Halle (Saale), and is recognized as the only known Wall victim among the ranks of the Volkspolizei. He attempted to flee through the Friedrichstraße/Zimmerstraße checkpoint at the Berlin sector border and was shot during this attempt. His death occurred on January 5, 1974, in Berlin, marking a significant event in the context of the Berlin Wall and its impact on individuals associated with law enforcement.
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Meaning of the name - Burkhard
strong protector, brave warrior
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Burkhard Niering belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Halle (Saale)
Place of Death: East Berlin
Cause of Death: shot while attempting to flee
Occupation: police officer
Employers: Volkspolizei
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Ephemeris for September 1, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Virgo 40 | 9 Virgo 30 | 22 Scorpio 46 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 21 | 25 Sagittarius 29 | 11 Aquarius 19 |
| Mercury | 2 Libra 10 | 28 Leo 23 | 0 Sagittarius 54 |
| Venus | 19 Leo 42 | 8 Leo 24 | 23 Scorpio 12 |
| Mars | 13 Scorpio 47 | 16 Libra 23 | 7 Capricorn 7 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 29 | 18 Cancer 0 | 28 Aquarius 18 |
| Saturn | 21 Virgo 22 | 29 Pisces 51 | 0 Libra 3 |
| Uranus | 8 Cancer 41 | 1 Gemini 28 | 9 Cancer 7 |
| Neptune | 15 Libra 42 | 1 Aries 20 | 18 Libra 22 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 29 | 1 Aquarius 45 | 19 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 29 Pisces 12 | 18 Pisces 35 | 25 Pisces 14 |
| Ketu | 29 Virgo 12 | 18 Virgo 35 | 25 Virgo 14 |
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