Richard de Zoysa was a prominent Sri Lankan journalist, author, human rights activist, and actor born on 18 March 1958. He was known for his contributions to journalism and activism in Sri Lanka, and he was an outspoken critic of governmental injustices. Tragically, he was abducted and murdered on 18 February 1990, an act believed to be the work of a government-linked death squad. His death sparked widespread outrage and highlighted the precarious situation for journalists and human rights defenders in the country.
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Time Zone - Asia/Colombo (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Manik de Zoysa belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Colombo
Place of Death: Sri Lanka
Cause of Death: murdered
Educated At: S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia
Occupation: human rights activist
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Ephemeris for March 18, 1958
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Pisces 9 | 27 Pisces 55 | 2 Gemini 35 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 46 | 11 Scorpio 12 | 8 Leo 2 |
| Mercury | 10 Aries 36 | 8 Aries 59 | 9 Taurus 1 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 2 | 5 Aries 37 | 20 Aries 59 |
| Mars | 0 Aquarius 43 | 19 Cancer 45 | 19 Pisces 55 |
| Jupiter | 0 Scorpio 4 | 14 Gemini 3 | 22 Libra 35 |
| Saturn | 25 Sagittarius 50 | 22 Pisces 44 | 24 Sagittarius 19 |
| Uranus | 7 Leo 53 | 24 Taurus 12 | 8 Leo 13 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 19 | 29 Pisces 32 | 2 Scorpio 37 |
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 25 | 3 Aquarius 18 | 29 Leo 48 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 20 | 27 Pisces 27 | 29 Libra 47 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 20 | 27 Virgo 27 | 29 Aries 47 |
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