Nicholas Allen Popaditch, born on July 2, 1967, in Hammond, Indiana, is a retired United States Marine Corps pilot known as the 'Cigar Marine.' He earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service during the Gulf War and the Iraq War, where he gained fame for smoking a cigar while on his tank after helping to topple Saddam Hussein's statue. Following his military career, he attempted to enter politics as a Republican candidate in California's congressional elections in 2010 and 2012, but was unsuccessful. He later authored books about his combat experiences and transitioned to teaching.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 341 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Nick
Victory of the people
Read Full Nick Name AnalysisJuly 2, 1967 Facts
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Nick Popaditch belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Hammond
Educated At: San Diego State University
Occupation: politician
Awards Received: Silver Star | Purple Heart
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 2, 1967
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Cancer 7 | 10 Cancer 50 | 6 Virgo 38 |
| Moon | 11 Taurus 58 | 10 Aquarius 52 | 4 Cancer 53 |
| Mercury | 20 Cancer 29 | 25 Cancer 55 | 12 Virgo 25 |
| Venus | 24 Leo 56 | 22 Leo 7 | 5 Virgo 21 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 40 | 2 Gemini 46 | 23 Scorpio 21 |
| Jupiter | 7 Leo 26 | 0 Leo 33 | 20 Leo 13 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 13 | 14 Aries 7 | 11 Aries 34 |
| Uranus | 20 Virgo 52 | 3 Gemini 48 | 23 Virgo 43 |
| Neptune | 21 Scorpio 50 | 4 Aries 24 | 21 Scorpio 47 |
| Pluto | 18 Virgo 16 | 4 Aquarius 50 | 19 Virgo 56 |
| Rahu | 3 Taurus 38 | 2 Pisces 29 | 0 Taurus 31 |
| Ketu | 3 Scorpio 38 | 2 Virgo 29 | 0 Scorpio 31 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Nick Popaditch's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026
