William Shawn Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William Shawn was an American journalist, born on August 31, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his long tenure as the editor of The New Yorker magazine, where he played a significant role in shaping its literary style and editorial standards. Shawn's influence in journalism extended through his commitment to high-quality writing and in-depth reporting. He passed away on December 8, 1992, in New York due to illness.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
117 years, 3 months, 21 days

Your next birthday is 251 days away.

Death Anniversary
Sunday, December 8, 2024

Next death anniversary is 14 days away.

Death Date
December 8, 1992

Place of Birth
Chicago

Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Birth Number
4

Life Path Number
2
Name Number (Chaldean)
39 => 3

Name Number (Pythagorean)
9

Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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August 31, 1907 Facts

Generation Group

William Shawn belongs to the GI Generation group.


Place of Birth: Chicago

Place of Death: New York City

Cause of Death: disease

Educated At: University of Michigan

Occupation: journalist | editor

Children: Allen Shawn | Wallace Shawn

Awards Received: George Polk Award


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 31, 1907

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 31, 2024 Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2024
Sun 7 Virgo 10 8 Virgo 49 3 Capricorn 50
Moon 18 Gemini 35 12 Leo 43 19 Virgo 55
Mercury 0 Virgo 55 21 Leo 58 23 Sagittarius 11
Venus 3 Virgo 17 2 Libra 41 29 Capricorn 14
Mars 10 Capricorn 21 27 Gemini 31 19 Pisces 8
Jupiter 2 Leo 27 18 Gemini 59 12 Leo 17
Saturn 25 Pisces 51 16 Pisces 30 22 Pisces 2
Uranus 8 Capricorn 50 27 Taurus 17 12 Capricorn 16
Neptune 14 Cancer 15 29 Pisces 3 13 Cancer 45
Pluto 24 Gemini 42 0 Aquarius 0 23 Gemini 35
Rahu 20 Cancer 57 7 Aries 58 14 Cancer 45
Ketu 20 Capricorn 57 7 Libra 58 14 Capricorn 45

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)