John Whitney was an American animator, artist, and director known for his pioneering work in computer-generated animation. Born on April 8, 1917, in Pasadena, California, he significantly contributed to blending art and technology, influencing the use of computer graphics in film and visual arts. Whitney's innovative techniques laid the groundwork for future developments in animation and digital art. He passed away on September 22, 1995, in Santa Monica, California.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Pasadena
Place of Death: Santa Monica
Educated At: Pomona College
Occupation: computer artist | computer animator | programmer | film director | graphic artist | animator | inventor | composer
Children: Michael Whitney | Mark Whitney | John Whitney Jr.
Employers: UPA
Awards Received: Winsor McCay Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Ephemeris for April 8, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Aries 24 | 19 Aries 28 | 1 Leo 18 |
| Moon | 3 Scorpio 21 | 20 Aries 29 | 3 Libra 41 |
| Mercury | 29 Aries 12 | 24 Aries 45 | 14 Leo 21 |
| Venus | 13 Aries 51 | 4 Aries 32 | 25 Leo 14 |
| Mars | 10 Aries 9 | 13 Pisces 6 | 27 Gemini 45 |
| Jupiter | 10 Taurus 51 | 19 Taurus 3 | 4 Gemini 37 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 34 | 14 Pisces 24 | 4 Leo 28 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 40 | 21 Taurus 12 | 22 Aquarius 30 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 6 | 28 Pisces 11 | 4 Leo 29 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 25 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 4 Cancer 36 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 11 | 15 Aries 38 | 9 Capricorn 31 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 11 | 15 Libra 38 | 9 Cancer 31 |
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