David P. Gilkey was an American photojournalist known for his work with National Public Radio (NPR). Born in Portland, Oregon, on January 5, 1966, he focused primarily on assignments in war zones and crises around the world. His dedication to capturing the realities of conflict and human suffering earned him recognition in the field of journalism. Tragically, he lost his life on June 5, 2016, while covering a story in Marjah, Afghanistan.
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Meaning of the name - David
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Place of Birth: Portland
Place of Death: Marja, Afghanistan
Educated At: Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Oregon State University
Occupation: war photographer | journalist | photographer
Employers: National Public Radio (NPR)
Awards Received: Edward R. Murrow Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Capricorn 3 | 15 Capricorn 29 | 15 Pisces 48 |
| Moon | 25 Gemini 58 | 17 Leo 53 | 12 Virgo 27 |
| Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 13 | 6 Capricorn 6 | 3 Aries 43 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 50 | 15 Capricorn 17 | 4 Aquarius 30 |
| Mars | 10 Aquarius 41 | 16 Capricorn 24 | 27 Pisces 54 |
| Jupiter | 23 Gemini 40 | 20 Cancer 43 | 21 Gemini 44 |
| Saturn | 13 Pisces 1 | 26 Pisces 22 | 19 Pisces 33 |
| Uranus | 19 Virgo 38 | 27 Taurus 50 | 17 Virgo 44 |
| Neptune | 21 Scorpio 33 | 29 Pisces 34 | 22 Scorpio 8 |
| Pluto | 18 Virgo 25 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 17 Virgo 12 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 23 | 11 Pisces 54 | 29 Taurus 13 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 23 | 11 Virgo 54 | 29 Scorpio 13 |
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