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Marianne Mikko

Marianne Mikko, Estonian journalist and politician

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Born
September 26, 1961
Age in 2026
65
Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth year
1961

About Marianne Mikko

Marianne Mikko is an Estonian politician and former Member of the European Parliament and former Member of the Parliament of Estonia for the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists. Mikko was born in Võru. Before entering politics, Mikko worked as editor of Diplomaatia, a foreign and security policy monthly magazine, from 2003 to 2004. Mikko was a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 until 2009. In addition to her committee assignments, Mikko headed the Parliament's delegation to Moldova.

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Career and life highlights

Marianne Mikko timeline

  1. Before entering politics, Mikko worked as editor of Diplomaatia, a foreign and security policy monthly magazine, from 2003 to 2004.
  2. Mikko was a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 until 2009.

The world when Marianne Mikko was born

Marianne Mikko was born in 1961. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1961

  • #1 song"Tossin' and Turnin'" – Bobby Lewis
  • Top movieWest Side Story
  • Top TV showGunsmoke
  • Best-selling bookCatch-22 – Joseph Heller

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentRoger Maris hits 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's record
  • Top headlineYuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space
  • Technology milestoneYuri Gagarin becomes first human in space
  • Defining fadSurfing culture
  • Notable inventionValium
  • World population3.08 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJohn F. Kennedy
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population183.7M

1961 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Marianne Mikko's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19612026
Gas$0.31$3.45/gal
Average home$12,500$435,000
Average income$7,600$67,500
Minimum wage$1.15$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$0.69$11.95
Postage stamp$0.04$0.73
Population183.7M341 million

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