Roy Wood Sr. was an influential African American radio pioneer and civil rights journalist born on September 15, 1915, and passed away on October 15, 1995. He was known for hosting the nationwide TV show 'Black's View on the News' and played a crucial role as a co-founder of the National Black Network, one of the first broadcast networks dedicated to producing content for African Americans. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the fields of journalism and education, advocating for African American voices in media.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 302 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 32 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 - Roy
king, renowned warrior
Read Full Roy Name AnalysisSeptember 15, 1915 Facts
Generation Group
Roy Wood Sr. belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Atlanta
Place of Death: Jefferson
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Educated At: Wendell Phillips Academy High School | Columbia College Chicago | Morehouse College | Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Occupation: journalist | pundit | announcer | entrepreneur | disc jockey
Children: Roy Wood Jr.
Employers: WVON | KATZ | WENN (AM) | National Black Network
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for September 15, 1915
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 15, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 15, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21 Virgo 45 | 23 Virgo 20 | 10 Capricorn 59 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 46 | 19 Aquarius 43 | 5 Sagittarius 53 |
| Mercury | 15 Libra 5 | 10 Virgo 26 | 21 Capricorn 19 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 33 | 20 Libra 59 | 8 Aquarius 32 |
| Mars | 17 Cancer 9 | 6 Cancer 26 | 29 Leo 48 |
| Jupiter | 23 Pisces 24 | 20 Gemini 25 | 22 Pisces 12 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 27 | 15 Pisces 22 | 14 Cancer 0 |
| Uranus | 12 Aquarius 14 | 27 Taurus 11 | 13 Aquarius 44 |
| Neptune | 1 Leo 58 | 28 Pisces 39 | 1 Leo 50 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 15 | 29 Capricorn 47 | 2 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 25 | 7 Aries 10 | 9 Aquarius 39 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 25 | 7 Libra 10 | 9 Leo 39 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
