Robert King Merton was an American sociologist, born on July 4, 1910, and passed away on February 23, 2003. He spent most of his career teaching at Columbia University where he became a professor. In 1994, he received the National Medal of Science for his contributions to the field, including the establishment of the sociology of science. Merton is considered a founding figure of modern sociology and a key contributor to criminology. He developed influential concepts such as 'unintended consequences', 'reference groups', and 'role strain', and is well-known for 'role model' and 'self-fulfilling prophecy'.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 189 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 307 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
Read Full Robert Name AnalysisJuly 4, 1910 Facts
Generation Group
Robert King Merton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: South Philadelphia High School | Temple University | Harvard University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher
Spouses: Harriet Zuckerman
Children: Robert C. Merton
Employers: Tulane University | Columbia University
Awards Received: Honorary doctor of Leiden University | honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo | honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense | W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award | John Desmond Bernal Prize | Derek John de Solla Price Award | National Medal of Science | MacArthur Fellows Program | Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for July 4, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 4, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Cancer 48 | 13 Cancer 12 | 2 Scorpio 24 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 20 | 27 Gemini 42 | 20 Leo 21 |
| Mercury | 25 Gemini 29 | 3 Leo 41 | 21 Libra 35 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 43 | 21 Cancer 26 | 24 Libra 41 |
| Mars | 9 Leo 42 | 18 Taurus 38 | 22 Libra 45 |
| Jupiter | 5 Libra 58 | 9 Gemini 0 | 26 Libra 22 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 21 | 19 Pisces 19 | 3 Taurus 47 |
| Uranus | 23 Capricorn 41 | 25 Taurus 55 | 21 Capricorn 31 |
| Neptune | 18 Cancer 47 | 29 Pisces 55 | 21 Cancer 34 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 46 | 1 Aquarius 17 | 27 Gemini 48 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 59 | 11 Aries 2 | 19 Taurus 56 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 59 | 11 Libra 2 | 19 Scorpio 56 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
