Alphonse Chapanis was an American psychologist and engineer. He contributed significantly to the fields of psychology and engineering, focusing on human factors and ergonomics. His work often emphasized improving the design of systems and devices to better accommodate human capabilities and limitations. Chapanis's research has influenced various applications in technology and human-computer interaction, making a lasting impact on how we understand the relationship between people and the tools they use.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 283 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 119 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Alphonse
noble warrior, ready for battle
Read Full Alphonse Name AnalysisMarch 17, 1917 Facts
Generation Group
Alphonse Chapanis belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Meriden
Place of Death: Baltimore
Educated At: Yale University
Occupation: psychologist | engineer
Employers: Johns Hopkins University
Awards Received: James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award | APA Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 17, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Pisces 32 | 27 Pisces 7 | 12 Cancer 6 |
| Moon | 11 Capricorn 55 | 9 Pisces 54 | 9 Capricorn 25 |
| Mercury | 15 Pisces 26 | 8 Pisces 59 | 2 Cancer 38 |
| Venus | 16 Pisces 23 | 13 Aries 59 | 0 Leo 42 |
| Mars | 22 Pisces 57 | 11 Pisces 54 | 13 Gemini 58 |
| Jupiter | 5 Taurus 57 | 15 Cancer 10 | 0 Gemini 46 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 29 | 3 Aries 40 | 1 Leo 54 |
| Uranus | 21 Aquarius 41 | 28 Taurus 13 | 23 Aquarius 9 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 17 | 1 Aries 39 | 3 Leo 46 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 19 | 4 Aquarius 56 | 4 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 16 Capricorn 21 | 8 Pisces 9 | 10 Capricorn 35 |
| Ketu | 16 Cancer 21 | 8 Virgo 9 | 10 Cancer 35 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
