John Michael Croft, OBE, was an English actor, schoolteacher, and writer born on 8 March 1922 and passed away on 15 November 1986. He is recognized for his controversial novel, 'Spare the Rod', published in 1954, which addresses the issue of corporal punishment in schools and was based on his experiences as a supply teacher. The novel later inspired a film adaptation, further extending its impact within literary and educational discussions.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Place of Death: Kentish Town
Educated At: Keble College
Occupation: theatrical director
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Pisces 21 | 18 Pisces 22 | 27 Gemini 36 |
| Moon | 11 Cancer 28 | 13 Cancer 43 | 21 Aries 39 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 13 | 6 Aries 30 | 25 Gemini 33 |
| Venus | 24 Pisces 4 | 9 Aries 55 | 0 Leo 2 |
| Mars | 8 Sagittarius 41 | 17 Cancer 57 | 15 Sagittarius 55 |
| Jupiter | 16 Libra 51 | 12 Gemini 58 | 8 Libra 58 |
| Saturn | 6 Libra 17 | 21 Pisces 34 | 1 Libra 42 |
| Uranus | 10 Pisces 1 | 23 Taurus 52 | 13 Pisces 35 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 43 | 29 Pisces 10 | 13 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 58 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 9 Cancer 15 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 8 | 27 Pisces 57 | 4 Libra 41 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 8 | 27 Virgo 57 | 4 Aries 41 |
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