Vivien Thomas was an influential African American scientist and medical researcher known for his pioneering work in cardiothoracic surgery. He played a significant role in developing the surgery for congenital heart defects and contributed greatly to the field despite facing racial barriers in his career. Thomas worked closely with renowned surgeon Alfred Blalock, and his contributions eventually led to the groundbreaking Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure, which saved many lives. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of medical professionals.
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Meaning of the name - Vivien
lively, life-giving
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Place of Birth: Lake Providence
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School
Occupation: cardiac surgeon | physician
Employers: Johns Hopkins University
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Ephemeris for August 29, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 30 | 6 Virgo 53 | 29 Sagittarius 1 |
| Moon | 3 Cancer 13 | 17 Cancer 45 | 9 Virgo 11 |
| Mercury | 2 Libra 37 | 21 Leo 27 | 18 Capricorn 30 |
| Venus | 12 Leo 48 | 0 Libra 14 | 5 Capricorn 7 |
| Mars | 15 Virgo 3 | 26 Gemini 17 | 0 Sagittarius 52 |
| Jupiter | 14 Libra 14 | 18 Gemini 45 | 7 Scorpio 39 |
| Saturn | 7 Taurus 4 | 16 Pisces 39 | 0 Taurus 25 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 40 | 27 Taurus 16 | 23 Capricorn 47 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 43 | 29 Pisces 6 | 20 Cancer 44 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 47 | 0 Aquarius 2 | 26 Gemini 52 |
| Rahu | 23 Taurus 1 | 8 Aries 4 | 16 Taurus 58 |
| Ketu | 23 Scorpio 1 | 8 Libra 4 | 16 Scorpio 58 |
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