Michael Charles Donkin (29 August 1951 – 6 December 2007) was an English reporter and journalist known for his work with BBC News. Born in Southend-on-Sea, he began his career at the East Anglian Daily Times before joining the BBC in 1975, where he became a respected world affairs correspondent. Donkin was recognized for his contributions to both radio and television journalism and produced several notable films during his career. He battled cancer and passed away in December 2007.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Mike
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Mike Donkin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Southend-on-Sea
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Northern Grammar School for Boys, North End, Portsmouth
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Catriona
Children: 3 daughters | 1 son
Employers: BBC
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Ephemeris for August 29, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 18 | 6 Virgo 22 | 18 Scorpio 14 |
| Moon | 0 Leo 28 | 16 Scorpio 39 | 22 Aries 20 |
| Mercury | 8 Virgo 52 | 22 Leo 23 | 4 Sagittarius 46 |
| Venus | 13 Virgo 24 | 4 Leo 30 | 1 Libra 38 |
| Mars | 7 Leo 4 | 14 Libra 16 | 22 Virgo 34 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aries 58 | 17 Cancer 25 | 4 Aries 40 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 13 | 0 Aries 4 | 11 Libra 1 |
| Uranus | 12 Cancer 52 | 1 Gemini 27 | 13 Cancer 49 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 43 | 1 Aries 24 | 20 Libra 19 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 0 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 21 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 10 Pisces 3 | 18 Pisces 45 | 6 Pisces 7 |
| Ketu | 10 Virgo 3 | 18 Virgo 45 | 6 Virgo 7 |
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