Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader born on April 27, 1927. She was the widow of Martin Luther King Jr. and played a significant role in the civil rights movement. After her husband's assassination in 1968, she continued his legacy by advocating for racial equality, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. Coretta founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. She was influential in American politics, being friends with many prominent figures, and she was honored posthumously for her contributions to civil rights.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Coretta
The name Coretta doesn't have a specific meaning beyond its origin as a surname.
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Coretta Scott King belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Marion
Place of Death: Rosarito
Cause of Death: ovarian cancer
Educated At: Antioch University | Antioch College | New England Conservatory
Occupation: activist | politician | writer
Spouses: Martin Luther King Jr.
Children: Bernice King | Martin Luther King III | Yolanda King | Dexter Scott King
Awards Received: honorary doctor of Brandeis University | Viareggio-Versilia International Prize | Eugene V. Debs Award | Candace Award | honorary degree from Spelman College | Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship | Alabama Women's Hall of Fame | Wateler Peace Prize | National Women's Hall of Fame | Gandhi Peace Prize | Congressional Gold Medal
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 27, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 27, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Taurus 26 | 7 Taurus 27 | 11 Leo 18 |
| Moon | 12 Pisces 57 | 21 Virgo 28 | 29 Libra 55 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 45 | 20 Aries 0 | 23 Cancer 6 |
| Venus | 12 Gemini 55 | 4 Gemini 18 | 20 Virgo 44 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 14 | 13 Aries 50 | 6 Virgo 30 |
| Jupiter | 22 Pisces 59 | 18 Cancer 29 | 3 Aries 15 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 50 | 8 Aries 40 | 1 Sagittarius 29 |
| Uranus | 1 Aries 27 | 0 Gemini 6 | 3 Aries 8 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 13 | 3 Aries 9 | 26 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 58 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 16 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 47 | 5 Pisces 59 | 25 Gemini 33 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 47 | 5 Virgo 59 | 25 Sagittarius 33 |
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