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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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Read Full William Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1907 Facts
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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
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Children: Allen Shawn | Wallace Shawn
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Awards Received: George Polk Award
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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 |
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William Shawn's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024
