John Kirk Howard was a prominent Canadian book publisher, known for founding and leading Dundurn Press, which stands as one of Canada's largest independent publishing houses. Born on December 3, 1942, he made significant contributions to the publishing industry over the decades by focusing on Canadian heritage. His dedication and efforts were recognized in 2012 when he received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his impact on literature and culture in Canada. Kirk Howard passed away on June 30, 2023.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Kirk Howard belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hamilton
Place of Death: Newmarket
Occupation: publisher
Employers: Dundurn Press
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Canada
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for December 3, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Sagittarius 54 | 11 Sagittarius 47 | 5 Pisces 13 |
| Moon | 12 Libra 8 | 23 Taurus 50 | 27 Libra 2 |
| Mercury | 12 Sagittarius 22 | 21 Scorpio 58 | 9 Aquarius 35 |
| Venus | 15 Sagittarius 8 | 3 Sagittarius 36 | 29 Pisces 2 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 40 | 21 Sagittarius 18 | 21 Capricorn 13 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 18 | 24 Cancer 22 | 15 Cancer 21 |
| Saturn | 9 Gemini 11 | 25 Pisces 5 | 6 Gemini 11 |
| Uranus | 2 Gemini 13 | 28 Taurus 57 | 0 Gemini 42 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 48 | 29 Pisces 22 | 1 Libra 23 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 7 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 5 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 29 Leo 0 | 13 Pisces 39 | 24 Leo 37 |
| Ketu | 29 Aquarius 0 | 13 Virgo 39 | 24 Aquarius 37 |
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