Richard Edwin Hoover was an American ophthalmologist born on January 19, 1915, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He is best known for developing the white cane, which is named the Hoover-Cane in his honor. Hoover also created a standardized orientation and mobility training program that assists blind individuals in learning to use the cane and navigate independently. His work significantly impacted the lives of many people with visual impairments, enhancing their ability to move freely and safely.
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Place of Birth: Wilkinsburg
Place of Death: Upperco, Baltimore County MD
Educated At: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Pennsylvania State University
Occupation: ophthalmologist
Awards Received: Migel Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Capricorn 33 | 29 Capricorn 52 | 17 Taurus 58 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 12 | 6 Libra 37 | 28 Pisces 47 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 41 | 16 Capricorn 43 | 27 Taurus 20 |
| Venus | 13 Sagittarius 13 | 16 Pisces 42 | 15 Aries 7 |
| Mars | 21 Capricorn 49 | 24 Cancer 47 | 17 Aries 35 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aquarius 12 | 11 Gemini 41 | 21 Pisces 7 |
| Saturn | 27 Gemini 24 | 16 Pisces 5 | 0 Cancer 26 |
| Uranus | 10 Aquarius 51 | 23 Taurus 19 | 15 Aquarius 34 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 5 | 27 Pisces 38 | 27 Cancer 55 |
| Pluto | 0 Cancer 40 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 0 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 4 | 0 Aries 30 | 22 Aquarius 15 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 4 | 0 Libra 30 | 22 Leo 15 |
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