Desmond Vernon Cohen was a notable South African swimmer born on August 8, 1927, and passed away on February 24, 2012. He made a mark in competitive swimming by participating in the men's 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Additionally, he showcased his athletic prowess in water polo, competing in the tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His contributions to South African aquatic sports are remembered and appreciated.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Des
No widely recognized meaning. It can be chosen for its sound or personal significance.
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Generation Group
Des Cohen belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: Santa Barbara
Occupation: swimmer
Astrology Analysis
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 August 8, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Leo 51 | 16 Leo 7 | 21 Scorpio 2 |
| Moon | 14 Sagittarius 50 | 4 Aquarius 49 | 29 Cancer 31 |
| Mercury | 25 Cancer 50 | 4 Leo 42 | 11 Scorpio 52 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 25 | 9 Cancer 36 | 4 Libra 31 |
| Mars | 8 Virgo 50 | 0 Libra 54 | 13 Scorpio 14 |
| Jupiter | 3 Aries 6 | 13 Cancer 17 | 23 Pisces 36 |
| Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 29 | 1 Aries 15 | 8 Sagittarius 20 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 4 | 1 Gemini 8 | 29 Pisces 45 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 16 | 1 Aries 51 | 29 Leo 6 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 14 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 17 Cancer 1 |
| Rahu | 25 Gemini 21 | 19 Pisces 52 | 20 Gemini 10 |
| Ketu | 25 Sagittarius 21 | 19 Virgo 52 | 20 Sagittarius 10 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
