January 24, 1941

February 27, 2017

Neil Leslie Diamond is born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rose and Akeeba (Kieve) Diamond, children of Jewish immigrants. Neil’s maternal grandparents were Abraham and Molly Rapaport, who emigrated from Russia. His paternal grandparents were Abram and Sadie Diamond, who emigrated from Poland. Kieve was a shopkeeper who operated several businesses in various Brooklyn locations. Neil’s Astrological Chart contributed by IAIS member “S”

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1945

The Diamond family moves to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Kieve is stationed in the United States Army.

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1956

Rose and Kieve move the Diamond family home and business to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach.

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Fall 1956

February 27, 2017

Neil enters Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, where his activities include membership in both the Choral Group and the Fencing Team.

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