Joseph Thornton (1916-2019) was a celebrated Cherokee Archer and a significant figure in archery history. He was the 1960 Oklahoma State Archery Champion and became World Champion in 1961, setting three world records. He won multiple medals including silver at World Championships in 1963 and 1965 and participated in gold-winning teams. His accolades also include being the British International Trials Champion in 1962, and a national champion in the USA in 1970. In 2016, the Cherokee Nation honored him with the establishment of the Joe Thornton Archery Range.
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Meaning of the name - Joe
God will increase
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Joe Thornton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: Archer
Awards Received: Oklahoma State Archery Champion (1960) | World Champion (1961) | Individual silver medals (1963, 1965) | British International Trials Champion (1962) | USA Team Gold World Tournament (1967) | USA National Champion (1970) | USA Team Gold World Champion (1971) | Inducted into American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame (1978)
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Ephemeris for August 8, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Leo 46 | 16 Leo 24 | 3 Sagittarius 7 |
| Moon | 9 Sagittarius 24 | 8 Aquarius 41 | 7 Sagittarius 32 |
| Mercury | 27 Leo 20 | 4 Leo 37 | 4 Sagittarius 2 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 43 | 9 Cancer 56 | 27 Libra 15 |
| Mars | 10 Libra 2 | 1 Libra 5 | 25 Sagittarius 27 |
| Jupiter | 4 Taurus 41 | 13 Cancer 21 | 26 Aries 12 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 12 | 1 Aries 14 | 1 Leo 12 |
| Uranus | 17 Aquarius 45 | 1 Gemini 8 | 16 Aquarius 7 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 55 | 1 Aries 51 | 4 Leo 48 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 3 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 28 Capricorn 3 | 19 Pisces 51 | 22 Capricorn 17 |
| Ketu | 28 Cancer 3 | 19 Virgo 51 | 22 Cancer 17 |
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