Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 - January 27, 2010) was an American historian, social critic, and political activist known for his integration of Marxist thought, socialism, and social democracy. A prominent advocate for civil rights and anti-war movements since the 1960s, Zinn authored over 20 books, including the widely read 'A People's History of the United States,' which has sold over a million copies. He served as a professor emeritus in the political science department at Boston University and lived in Newton, Massachusetts. He was married to artist Roslyn Zinn until her death in 2008.
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
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Howard Zinn belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: Santa Monica
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Thomas Jefferson High School | Columbia University | New York University
Occupation: labor historian | peace activist | film director | human rights activist | journalist | political scientist | university teacher | playwright | historian | writer
Spouses: Roslyn Zinn
Children: Jeff Zinn
Employers: Spelman College | Boston University | Harvard University
Awards Received: Eugene V. Debs Award | honorary degree from Spelman College | Thomas Merton Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Virgo 41 | 1 Virgo 44 | 12 Sagittarius 45 |
| Moon | 26 Virgo 4 | 18 Virgo 22 | 26 Gemini 58 |
| Mercury | 16 Virgo 33 | 14 Leo 32 | 12 Sagittarius 8 |
| Venus | 15 Libra 40 | 28 Cancer 47 | 26 Scorpio 34 |
| Mars | 20 Sagittarius 12 | 11 Libra 11 | 25 Aquarius 42 |
| Jupiter | 16 Libra 48 | 16 Cancer 31 | 8 Scorpio 12 |
| Saturn | 6 Libra 27 | 0 Aries 23 | 18 Libra 10 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 3 | 1 Gemini 25 | 9 Pisces 46 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 16 | 1 Aries 31 | 18 Leo 7 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 46 | 1 Aquarius 54 | 10 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 11 | 19 Pisces 0 | 25 Virgo 44 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 11 | 19 Virgo 0 | 25 Pisces 44 |
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