John Backderf, also known by his pseudonym Derf, is an American cartoonist born in Richfield, Ohio, in October 1959. He is best known for his comic strip The City, which was published in various outlets from 1990 to 2014. In 2016, Backderf received the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award in the comics category, highlighting his contributions to comic art and journalism.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 341 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisOctober 30, 1959 Facts
Generation Group
John Backderf belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Richfield
Educated At: Revere High School | Ohio State University
Occupation: cartoonist | comics artist
Awards Received: Eisner Award for Best Lettering | Prix Tournesol | Inkpot Award
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for October 30, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 30, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 30, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6 Scorpio 31 | 7 Scorpio 46 | 12 Capricorn 20 |
| Moon | 19 Libra 21 | 17 Libra 57 | 17 Pisces 50 |
| Mercury | 29 Scorpio 36 | 25 Scorpio 38 | 29 Sagittarius 2 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 29 | 15 Sagittarius 33 | 1 Sagittarius 36 |
| Mars | 6 Scorpio 19 | 28 Cancer 24 | 22 Sagittarius 17 |
| Jupiter | 4 Sagittarius 50 | 20 Gemini 34 | 19 Sagittarius 13 |
| Saturn | 3 Capricorn 12 | 12 Pisces 50 | 10 Capricorn 5 |
| Uranus | 20 Leo 45 | 25 Taurus 58 | 20 Leo 29 |
| Neptune | 6 Scorpio 41 | 27 Pisces 31 | 8 Scorpio 44 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 46 | 29 Capricorn 43 | 5 Virgo 59 |
| Rahu | 2 Libra 1 | 4 Aries 47 | 28 Virgo 34 |
| Ketu | 2 Aries 1 | 4 Libra 47 | 28 Pisces 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John Backderf's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 06 December, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 06 December, 2024
