James Rhyne Killian was the 10th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), serving from 1948 to 1959. Born on July 24, 1904, he played a significant role in the university's development during a period of substantial growth and change in higher education. His leadership contributed to advancements in research and academic programs at MIT, shaping the institution's future direction. Killian's tenure was marked by a commitment to fostering innovation and excellence, leaving a lasting legacy upon his retirement.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Rhyne Killian belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Blacksburg
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: The McCallie School | Duke University | MIT Sloan School of Management | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: academic administrator | scientist
Employers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: Hoover Medal | Washington Award | NAS Public Welfare Medal | Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | Peabody Awards | Marconi Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Leo 19 | 2 Leo 17 | 28 Scorpio 59 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 25 | 16 Pisces 39 | 12 Taurus 23 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 45 | 29 Leo 2 | 10 Sagittarius 56 |
| Venus | 5 Leo 51 | 16 Leo 1 | 3 Capricorn 41 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 2 | 2 Gemini 40 | 0 Libra 51 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 46 | 13 Gemini 3 | 20 Aries 52 |
| Saturn | 19 Aquarius 24 | 18 Pisces 50 | 15 Aquarius 44 |
| Uranus | 26 Sagittarius 36 | 26 Taurus 39 | 28 Sagittarius 16 |
| Neptune | 6 Cancer 39 | 29 Pisces 47 | 7 Cancer 45 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 8 | 0 Aquarius 49 | 21 Gemini 7 |
| Rahu | 20 Virgo 56 | 9 Aries 59 | 14 Virgo 35 |
| Ketu | 20 Pisces 56 | 9 Libra 59 | 14 Pisces 35 |
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