Shūji Fukui was a prominent Japanese physicist, born on August 19, 1923. He served as an emeritus professor at Nagoya University. In 1957, he developed the discharge chamber, a device used for observing the tracks of high-energy charged particles, which was later known as the spark chamber. He received several awards, including the Nishina Memorial Prize (1961) and the Asahi Prize (1962). Honors included the Purple Ribbon Medal (1985), the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class (1993), and an Italian Knighthood (2001). He was also a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1966.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 241 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 230 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Shuji
The meaning of Shuji varies depending on the specific kanji characters used. Some common combinations include:
1. **秀治**: '秀' (shu) meaning 'excellent, outstanding' and '治' (ji) meaning 'rule, govern', combining to signify 'excellent governance' or 'outstanding ruler'.
2. **修治**: '修' (shu) meaning 'repair, mend, improve' and '治' (ji) meaning 'rule, govern', indicating 'improving governance' or 'reforming the state'.
August 19, 1923 Facts
Generation Group
Shūji Fukui belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Osaka Prefecture
Educated At: Osaka University
Occupation: physicist
Employers: Sugiyama Jogakuen University | Nagoya University
Awards Received: Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class | Medal with Purple Ribbon
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 19, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Leo 40 | 27 Leo 12 | 5 Sagittarius 27 |
| Moon | 1 Sagittarius 38 | 26 Aquarius 14 | 3 Leo 7 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 13 | 26 Leo 3 | 12 Sagittarius 32 |
| Venus | 19 Leo 45 | 17 Virgo 56 | 25 Sagittarius 35 |
| Mars | 22 Leo 9 | 19 Gemini 57 | 26 Libra 33 |
| Jupiter | 11 Scorpio 30 | 17 Gemini 25 | 0 Sagittarius 41 |
| Saturn | 17 Libra 6 | 17 Pisces 23 | 28 Libra 31 |
| Uranus | 16 Pisces 22 | 27 Taurus 12 | 13 Pisces 38 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 12 | 29 Pisces 20 | 20 Leo 22 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 49 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 11 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 12 Virgo 7 | 8 Aries 36 | 6 Virgo 46 |
| Ketu | 12 Pisces 7 | 8 Libra 36 | 6 Pisces 46 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
