John G. Linvill was an influential American professor emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Born on August 8, 1919, his contributions significantly impacted higher education, integrated circuits, and semiconductors. He is notably recognized for developing the Optacon, a reading machine designed to aid the blind in accessing printed text, demonstrating his commitment to improving lives through technology. Linvill's work remains influential in the fields of electrical engineering and accessibility technologies.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 227 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 308 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 AnalysisAugust 8, 1919 Facts
Generation Group
John G. Linvill belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Stanford University
Awards Received: IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 8, 1919
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Leo 4 | 16 Leo 38 | 28 Scorpio 20 |
| Moon | 8 Capricorn 51 | 3 Libra 41 | 18 Scorpio 16 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 51 | 3 Virgo 33 | 17 Sagittarius 55 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 44 | 4 Virgo 26 | 11 Libra 38 |
| Mars | 20 Cancer 34 | 12 Gemini 47 | 25 Virgo 4 |
| Jupiter | 1 Leo 13 | 15 Gemini 43 | 17 Leo 36 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 10 | 18 Pisces 5 | 11 Virgo 27 |
| Uranus | 0 Pisces 16 | 27 Taurus 2 | 27 Aquarius 49 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 17 | 29 Pisces 34 | 11 Leo 32 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 5 | 0 Aquarius 28 | 7 Cancer 25 |
| Rahu | 0 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Aries 11 | 24 Scorpio 30 |
| Ketu | 0 Gemini 4 | 9 Libra 11 | 24 Taurus 30 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
