Jukka Petäjä (May 16, 1956 – July 21, 2021) was a Finnish journalist, critic, and author. He studied general literature at the University of Helsinki and worked as a cultural reporter, news editor, and producer at Helsingin Sanomat from 1988 to 2020. Known for anonymously writing the 'Cries and Whispers' column from 1975 to 1991 and 1994, he also contributed to other publications and penned five thrillers. In 2010, he earned a doctorate for his work on Saul Bellow's novel Herzog. He passed away at 65.
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Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jukka
The name Jukka doesn't have a specific defined meaning, but it is associated with nature and strength in Finnish culture.
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Generation Group
Jukka Petäjä belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Place of Death: Helsinki
Cause of Death: rapidly progressing illness
Educated At: University of Helsinki
Occupation: critic | journalist
Spouses: Leena Taavitsainen-Petäjä
Children: Pinja Petäjä
Employers: Helsingin Sanomat
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Ephemeris for May 16, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 29 | 26 Taurus 2 | 0 Leo 30 |
| Moon | 15 Leo 3 | 6 Virgo 13 | 6 Aquarius 12 |
| Mercury | 8 Gemini 43 | 0 Taurus 53 | 4 Leo 34 |
| Venus | 4 Cancer 55 | 20 Taurus 51 | 24 Gemini 8 |
| Mars | 19 Aquarius 36 | 12 Aries 6 | 21 Pisces 27 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 33 | 27 Taurus 44 | 2 Virgo 50 |
| Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 20 | 17 Pisces 46 | 26 Scorpio 41 |
| Uranus | 28 Cancer 58 | 23 Taurus 18 | 2 Leo 30 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 20 | 29 Pisces 21 | 27 Libra 41 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 6 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 27 Leo 22 |
| Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 52 | 13 Aries 39 | 5 Sagittarius 15 |
| Ketu | 8 Gemini 52 | 13 Libra 39 | 5 Gemini 15 |
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