J. G. Ballard, born James Graham Ballard on November 15, 1930, in the International Settlement of Shanghai, was a British author and novelist known for his works in science fiction. His semi-autobiographical novel 'Empire of the Sun' (1987) was adapted into a film by Steven Spielberg. Ballard is recognized for his unique narrative style and thematic exploration. In 2008, 'The Times' included him among the 50 most significant British authors since 1945, highlighting his influence on contemporary literature.
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November 15, 1930 Facts
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J. G. Ballard belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Shanghai International Settlements
Place of Death: London
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Educated At: The Leys School | King's College | University of Cambridge
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | writer
Children: Bea Ballard
Awards Received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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Ephemeris for November 15, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Scorpio 4 | 23 Scorpio 2 | 28 Aquarius 32 |
| Moon | 13 Virgo 44 | 27 Virgo 2 | 5 Pisces 11 |
| Mercury | 26 Scorpio 47 | 4 Sagittarius 32 | 9 Aquarius 42 |
| Venus | 4 Sagittarius 2 | 10 Scorpio 18 | 12 Capricorn 26 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 36 | 7 Sagittarius 40 | 29 Cancer 37 |
| Jupiter | 20 Cancer 15 | 25 Cancer 8 | 10 Cancer 44 |
| Saturn | 8 Capricorn 52 | 25 Pisces 12 | 19 Capricorn 23 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 57 | 29 Taurus 43 | 12 Aries 50 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 38 | 29 Pisces 32 | 4 Virgo 34 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 46 | 1 Aquarius 36 | 19 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 22 Aries 5 | 14 Pisces 38 | 17 Aries 3 |
| Ketu | 22 Libra 5 | 14 Virgo 38 | 17 Libra 3 |
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