Nur Muhammad Taraki Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Nur Muhammad Taraki (July 15, 1917 - October 8, 1979) was an Afghan communist politician who served as president of Afghanistan from 1978 to 1979. Born near Kabul, he began his political career as a journalist and later became one of the founders of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). His presidency was marked by controversy and a dictatorial regime, leading to governmental purgings and dissatisfaction that sparked a rebellion. Taraki was overthrown and assassinated at the behest of his rival, Hafizullah Amin, which contributed to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.

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Meaning of the name - Nur

light, brightness

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July 15, 1917 Facts

Generation Group

Nur Muhammad Taraki belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Nawa District

Place of Death: Kabul

Cause of Death: asphyxia

Educated At: University of Oxford | Moscow State University

Occupation: journalist | politician | poet | writer

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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.