Why did the PostgreSQL database fail to start?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

When trying to restart the PostgreSQL daemon, it failed with no prompting.
Why can't I connect to the postgres database?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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