Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican musician, songwriter, and arranger born on July 16, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica. He was a key figure in the development of ska music and is best known for his hit songs, which helped popularize reggae music worldwide. Dekker passed away on May 25, 2006, in Greater London, UK, due to a heart attack. His contributions to music have left a lasting legacy, influencing many artists in the genre.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 345 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 72 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Jamaica (5:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Desmond
protected by God, defender of the world
Read Full Desmond Name AnalysisJuly 16, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
Desmond Dekker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kingston
Place of Death: Greater London
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: songwriter | singer | composer
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 July 16, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23 Cancer 30 | 24 Cancer 25 | 13 Libra 47 |
| Moon | 29 Leo 31 | 7 Aries 7 | 13 Virgo 14 |
| Mercury | 5 Cancer 52 | 15 Leo 29 | 20 Libra 59 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 11 | 13 Gemini 28 | 3 Libra 39 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 12 | 17 Virgo 1 | 13 Libra 14 |
| Jupiter | 8 Cancer 6 | 8 Cancer 22 | 23 Cancer 3 |
| Saturn | 8 Gemini 42 | 1 Aries 48 | 12 Gemini 40 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 21 | 0 Gemini 25 | 4 Gemini 17 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 30 | 2 Aries 7 | 0 Libra 10 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 1 | 2 Aquarius 46 | 7 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 6 Virgo 25 | 21 Pisces 4 | 2 Virgo 1 |
| Ketu | 6 Pisces 25 | 21 Virgo 4 | 2 Pisces 1 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
