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Gabaldn Nick

• Remembering (Jun 6, 1951)

★ February 23, 1927 · Los Angeles, California
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
First in FieldSportsDestiny Number 9Soul Number 4Personality Number 4Kabbalah Number 3Short Life(Less than 29 Years)Accidental
Biography

Who is Gabaldn Nick?

American pioneering surfer credited by surfing experts with being Californias first documented surfer of African-American and Latino descent at a time when many beaches were segregated and opportunities for minorities more limited than today. Despite being an amateur recreational surfer rather than a professional competitive surfer, he is widely considered a role model for his part in the history of surfing and African American history in the areas of Santa Monica and California. His mother was Black and his father was Latino. Very little is known of his childhood. He lived most of his life in Santa Monica, California and was one of 50 black students at Santa Monica High School during the 1940s. Gabaldón taught himself how to surf at a 200-foot roped off stretch of demarcated beach which was part of Santa Monica State Beach. This area of beachfront was informally referred to by names such as "Ink Well Beach", "Negro Beach", and other more derogatory names. In 1924, after the forced closure of black owned and operated Bruces Beach and due to de facto segregation, that portion of beachfront near Bay Street and Ocean Boulevard became the only place in Southern California that racial minorities were freely allowed to use without harassment or violence. The area remains popular with African American Angelenos up through present day. Gabaldón died on 6 June 1951 when he crashed into the Malibu Pier while attempting a surfing move known as a "pier ride" or "shooting the pier". At that time, there was a south swell that came on, creating some of the biggest waves known in that area. Gabaldóns surfboard was found immediately, but it would be 3 to 4 days before his body was found washed up on Las Flores Beach, further east of the Pier. The coroner ruled that Gabaldón died as a result of drowning. He was 24. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Nick Gabaldón — Public Profile

Overview

Nick Gabaldón (born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California; died in the early 1950s) is widely recognized as a pioneering African American surfer in the United States. He is celebrated for navigating racially segregated beaches in the Los Angeles and Malibu areas and for helping to open pathways for Black surfers in the decades that followed.

Biography highlights

  • Born: 1927, Los Angeles, California
  • Background: Grew up near the beaches of the Los Angeles area and learned to surf at local spots.
  • Impact: Seen as a trailblazer who challenged racial barriers in the sport of surfing.

Legacy and influence

Gabaldón is remembered for his role in the early history of surfing and for illustrating how passion for the sport can transcend social barriers. His story has informed discussions about representation in surfing and has inspired educational programs, community storytelling, and historical exhibits focused on Black athletes and surf culture.

News and media coverage

In recent years, commentators, educators, and museums have highlighted Gabaldón’s contributions as part of broader examinations of surfing history and civil rights in Southern California. These retrospectives emphasize the importance of early pioneers who carved out space for further generations of surfers of color.

Social media presence

There are no verified official social media profiles for Nick Gabaldón. Public discussions about his life typically occur in historical, educational, or surf-history contexts rather than on contemporary personal accounts.

Selected projects and initiatives

Posthumous recognitions include educational programs, museum exhibits, and community events that honor Gabaldón’s legacy and contribute to the broader narrative of Black surfers and American sports history.

Further reading

Public information about Nick Gabaldón is available from historical and biographical sources. See: Nick Gabaldón – Wikipedia.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Gabaldn Nick's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Gabaldn Nick's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Rajju Yoga, Varishtha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Gabaldn Nick live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Gabaldn Nick, in order.

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What do Gabaldn Nick's numerology numbers say?

Gabaldn Nick's core numbers are Destiny 9, Soul Urge 4, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

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4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1951
Death
Death by Accident 6 June 1951 (Drowned, age 24)
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