John Brian Thompson was a prominent British journalist and radio regulator, recognized as 'the father of independent radio' in the UK. Born on June 8, 1928, he had notable roles at The Daily Express and The Observer, where he served as an early editor of the colour magazine. From 1972 to 1987, he was the inaugural director of radio for the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), significantly shaping the independent radio landscape before being succeeded by Peter Baldwin in his role. He passed away on May 18, 2017.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Thompson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bangor
Educated At: Pembroke College
Occupation: journalist
Employers: The Daily Express | The Observer | Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ephemeris for June 8, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Gemini 23 | 18 Gemini 9 | 19 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 16 | 12 Cancer 25 | 29 Leo 51 |
| Mercury | 9 Cancer 58 | 10 Gemini 33 | 10 Libra 20 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 3 | 19 Gemini 11 | 9 Libra 15 |
| Mars | 16 Aries 55 | 29 Aries 28 | 20 Gemini 12 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 50 | 3 Gemini 8 | 10 Taurus 4 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 8 | 18 Pisces 58 | 13 Sagittarius 27 |
| Uranus | 6 Aries 55 | 24 Taurus 37 | 6 Aries 2 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 40 | 29 Pisces 46 | 29 Leo 42 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 55 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 18 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 9 Gemini 12 | 12 Aries 25 | 4 Gemini 7 |
| Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 12 | 12 Libra 25 | 4 Sagittarius 7 |
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