James A. Weidenhammer was an American computer engineer known for his work on IBM's tape systems. Born on March 1, 1918, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he studied mechanical engineering at Lehigh University. Weidenhammer started his career at IBM in 1938 and contributed to the development of the IBM 701's electromechanical magnetic tape system. He co-invented the Vacuum Column, enabling the use of magnetic tape as computer storage. His innovations led to significant advancements in computer technology. He received the Computer Pioneer Award in 1988 and became an IBM Fellow in 1964.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Place of Birth: Allentown
Place of Death: Poughkeepsie
Educated At: Lehigh University
Occupation: computer scientist
Employers: IBM
Awards Received: Computer Pioneer Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Pisces 18 | 11 Pisces 22 | 24 Gemini 42 |
| Moon | 21 Libra 44 | 4 Aries 18 | 26 Virgo 29 |
| Mercury | 0 Pisces 40 | 27 Pisces 26 | 12 Gemini 27 |
| Venus | 12 Aquarius 45 | 10 Aries 50 | 15 Taurus 22 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 50 | 17 Cancer 13 | 26 Virgo 49 |
| Jupiter | 3 Gemini 9 | 12 Gemini 19 | 23 Gemini 47 |
| Saturn | 9 Leo 43 | 20 Pisces 42 | 12 Leo 5 |
| Uranus | 24 Aquarius 36 | 23 Taurus 40 | 27 Aquarius 35 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 50 | 28 Pisces 55 | 5 Leo 18 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 28 | 2 Aquarius 54 | 4 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 52 | 28 Pisces 20 | 22 Sagittarius 12 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 52 | 28 Virgo 20 | 22 Gemini 12 |
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