Michael Baker (1957-2012) was a prominent British journalist known for his extensive work with the BBC. He served as the education correspondent from 1989 to 2007 and had earlier roles as a political correspondent and foreign correspondent. Educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School and Cambridge, he also contributed to various publications and served as a visiting professor at the Institute of Education. His notable publications include 'Who Rules Our Schools' and 'A Parents' Guide to the New Curriculum'. Baker publicly addressed his battle with lung cancer in his blog before passing away.
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Meaning of the name - Mike
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Mike Baker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Colchester
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Colchester Royal Grammar School | Emmanuel College
Occupation: journalist
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: CIPR Education Journalist of the Year in 2008
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Ephemeris for February 16, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 27 Aquarius 33 | 28 Aquarius 4 | 5 Taurus 0 |
Moon | 23 Virgo 10 | 11 Libra 58 | 13 Pisces 36 |
Mercury | 5 Aquarius 18 | 3 Pisces 41 | 19 Taurus 26 |
Venus | 13 Aquarius 19 | 7 Aries 28 | 7 Taurus 51 |
Mars | 11 Taurus 36 | 17 Cancer 23 | 24 Gemini 15 |
Jupiter | 0 Libra 7 | 11 Gemini 31 | 22 Virgo 29 |
Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 41 | 19 Pisces 7 | 13 Sagittarius 55 |
Uranus | 4 Leo 1 | 23 Taurus 24 | 2 Leo 59 |
Neptune | 2 Scorpio 32 | 28 Pisces 27 | 1 Scorpio 7 |
Pluto | 29 Leo 14 | 2 Aquarius 32 | 27 Leo 57 |
Rahu | 24 Scorpio 14 | 29 Pisces 2 | 20 Scorpio 38 |
Ketu | 24 Taurus 14 | 29 Virgo 2 | 20 Taurus 38 |
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