William H. Doherty (1907-2000) was a prominent American electrical engineer, celebrated for inventing the Doherty amplifier which revolutionized RF power amplifiers' efficiency. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he earned both B.S. and M.S. degrees from Harvard University. His career included significant roles at AT&T, the National Bureau of Standards, and Bell Telephone Laboratories. In 1936, he patented his groundbreaking amplifier technology, which was adopted by numerous radio stations worldwide, significantly enhancing broadcasting capabilities. Doherty's contributions earned him the 1937 IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Educated At: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Harvard University
Occupation: engineer
Employers: American Telephone and Telegraph Company | National Bureau of Standards | Bell Telephone Laboratories | Western Electric Company
Awards Received: IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2024 |
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| Sun | 27 Leo 28 | 29 Leo 7 | 23 Sagittarius 36 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 31 | 26 Pisces 4 | 19 Taurus 20 |
| Mercury | 12 Leo 0 | 24 Leo 27 | 8 Sagittarius 2 |
| Venus | 20 Leo 51 | 20 Virgo 23 | 16 Capricorn 44 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 3 | 21 Gemini 14 | 12 Pisces 6 |
| Jupiter | 0 Leo 23 | 17 Gemini 42 | 12 Leo 57 |
| Saturn | 26 Pisces 31 | 17 Pisces 14 | 21 Pisces 35 |
| Uranus | 9 Capricorn 1 | 27 Taurus 14 | 11 Capricorn 41 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 59 | 29 Pisces 17 | 14 Cancer 1 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 35 | 0 Aquarius 11 | 23 Gemini 47 |
| Rahu | 21 Cancer 28 | 8 Aries 30 | 15 Cancer 17 |
| Ketu | 21 Capricorn 28 | 8 Libra 30 | 15 Capricorn 17 |
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