Michael Herr was an American journalist, war correspondent, author, and screenwriter. He was born on April 13, 1940, in Syracuse, New York, and became known for his impactful writing on the Vietnam War. Herr's work was characterized by his immersive reporting style, providing a vivid portrayal of the realities faced by soldiers. He passed away on June 23, 2016, in Delhi, New York, leaving behind a legacy in the field of war journalism and literature.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael Herr belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Syracuse
Place of Death: Delhi
Educated At: Nottingham High School
Occupation: novelist | opinion journalist | journalist | author | war correspondent | writer | screenwriter
Employers: Esquire
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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 13, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 13, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Aries 36 | 23 Aries 47 | 16 Cancer 20 |
| Moon | 0 Cancer 30 | 4 Pisces 19 | 28 Leo 58 |
| Mercury | 26 Pisces 4 | 28 Pisces 1 | 5 Leo 18 |
| Venus | 9 Gemini 12 | 17 Taurus 15 | 28 Gemini 40 |
| Mars | 7 Gemini 53 | 3 Aries 1 | 3 Leo 21 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 13 | 16 Cancer 51 | 10 Taurus 35 |
| Saturn | 3 Taurus 7 | 7 Aries 0 | 12 Taurus 53 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 22 | 29 Taurus 22 | 24 Taurus 59 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 22 | 2 Aries 40 | 23 Virgo 4 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 37 | 5 Aquarius 23 | 2 Leo 1 |
| Rahu | 20 Libra 3 | 6 Pisces 43 | 15 Libra 30 |
| Ketu | 20 Aries 3 | 6 Virgo 43 | 15 Aries 30 |
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