Sir John McFarlane Boyd (1917-1989) was a Scottish trade unionist notable for his roles with the Amalgamated Engineering Union and his presidency of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions. Boyd served on the Trades Union Congress General Council and was a National Executive Committee member of the Labour Party. Known for his loyalty to Labour and right-wing stance in union politics, he held significant posts until retirement, followed by various directorships. He was active in the Salvation Army and received honors including a knighthood and a CBE.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 206 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1917 Facts
Generation Group
John Boyd belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Motherwell
Educated At: Glencairn Secondary School
Occupation: trade unionist
Employers: Amalgamated Engineering Union | Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions | Acas | ICL | British Steel Corporation | BBC
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Order of the Founder
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for October 8, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Libra 50 | 15 Libra 54 | 2 Aquarius 54 |
| Moon | 23 Cancer 39 | 21 Sagittarius 14 | 23 Gemini 24 |
| Mercury | 27 Virgo 51 | 21 Libra 40 | 8 Capricorn 21 |
| Venus | 26 Scorpio 10 | 18 Scorpio 58 | 28 Aquarius 16 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 56 | 18 Cancer 47 | 2 Libra 19 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 9 | 21 Gemini 20 | 1 Gemini 13 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 8 | 13 Pisces 48 | 12 Leo 34 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 56 | 26 Taurus 43 | 22 Aquarius 29 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 49 | 28 Pisces 1 | 5 Leo 48 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 31 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 3 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 5 Capricorn 30 | 5 Aries 57 | 29 Sagittarius 50 |
| Ketu | 5 Cancer 30 | 5 Libra 57 | 29 Gemini 50 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
