Mehmet Orhan Duru was a Turkish short story writer, author, journalist, and veterinarian born on December 18, 1933, in Istanbul, and he passed away on January 25, 2009, in the same city. He is renowned for translating the term 'science fiction' into Turkish as 'bilim kurgu.' Duru opposed the Garipçiler literary movement and was part of the 'Maviciler' movement, known for promoting rich and complex poetic expression. He was also associated with the '1950 generation' of writers, contributing to symbolic and abstract language in literature.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 43 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 308 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Istanbul (2:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Orhan
forest, woodland
Read Full Orhan Name AnalysisDecember 18, 1933 Facts
Generation Group
Orhan Duru belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Istanbul
Place of Death: Istanbul
Educated At: Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Occupation: journalist | writer
Awards Received: Sedat Simavi Literature Award | Sait Faik Story Award
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for December 18, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 18, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 18, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Sagittarius 3 | 26 Sagittarius 12 | 27 Pisces 7 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 21 | 8 Pisces 13 | 3 Taurus 59 |
| Mercury | 8 Sagittarius 34 | 6 Capricorn 1 | 6 Pisces 22 |
| Venus | 10 Aquarius 55 | 16 Scorpio 12 | 15 Aquarius 11 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 24 | 17 Sagittarius 18 | 3 Aries 8 |
| Jupiter | 19 Libra 10 | 5 Taurus 49 | 20 Libra 35 |
| Saturn | 13 Aquarius 12 | 2 Pisces 7 | 23 Aquarius 23 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 33 | 19 Taurus 46 | 25 Aries 40 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 22 | 24 Pisces 55 | 10 Virgo 33 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 12 | 28 Capricorn 56 | 22 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 22 Aquarius 17 | 21 Aries 35 | 17 Aquarius 31 |
| Ketu | 22 Leo 17 | 21 Libra 35 | 17 Leo 31 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
