Doris Kearns Goodwin is an American journalist and historian born in Brooklyn in 1943. She is known for her work on presidential history and her notable biographies about various U.S. presidents. Her writings often emphasize leadership qualities, how historical events shape society, and provide insights into political dynamics. Goodwin's expertise in analyzing historical presidency makes her a respected figure in her field. Additionally, she has contributed to various publications and appears frequently in media discussing political and historical matters.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 356 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Doris
gift of the sea
Read Full Doris Name AnalysisJanuary 4, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Doris Kearns Goodwin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: South Side High School | Colby College | Harvard University
Occupation: journalist | political scientist | historian | writer
Spouses: Richard N. Goodwin
Children: Joe Kearns Goodwin
Employers: Harvard University
Awards Received: Charles Frankel Prize | Carl Sandburg Literary Award | The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal | Lincoln Prize | American Antiquarian Society | National Humanities Medal | Pulitzer Prize for History
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 January 4, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 13 Capricorn 26 | 14 Capricorn 18 | 7 Aries 6 |
| Moon | 17 Sagittarius 3 | 1 Leo 19 | 1 Capricorn 44 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 48 | 4 Capricorn 17 | 0 Aries 23 |
| Venus | 25 Capricorn 18 | 13 Capricorn 49 | 8 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 14 Sagittarius 6 | 15 Capricorn 30 | 15 Aquarius 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Cancer 52 | 20 Cancer 53 | 15 Cancer 26 |
| Saturn | 6 Gemini 51 | 26 Pisces 18 | 8 Gemini 7 |
| Uranus | 1 Gemini 4 | 27 Taurus 51 | 1 Gemini 35 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 4 | 29 Pisces 33 | 0 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 35 | 2 Aquarius 49 | 5 Leo 0 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 19 | 11 Pisces 58 | 22 Leo 55 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 19 | 11 Virgo 58 | 22 Aquarius 55 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026
