Ascher H. Shapiro was an American engineer renowned for his expertise in hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. Born on May 20, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York, he made significant contributions to the field as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His work helped advance understanding in these areas, influencing both academic research and practical applications over his career. He passed away on November 26, 2004, in Boston, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy in engineering education and research.
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Meaning of the name - Ascher
happy, blessed
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Ascher H. Shapiro belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Place of Death: Boston, Massachusetts
Educated At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: university teacher | engineer
Employers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: Drucker Medal
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Ephemeris for May 20, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 18 | 29 Taurus 56 | 13 Virgo 44 |
| Moon | 12 Capricorn 33 | 2 Pisces 27 | 3 Capricorn 42 |
| Mercury | 18 Gemini 30 | 18 Taurus 52 | 10 Libra 22 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 26 | 14 Aries 35 | 27 Cancer 55 |
| Mars | 26 Leo 18 | 15 Leo 10 | 28 Libra 39 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 46 | 25 Gemini 30 | 4 Taurus 52 |
| Saturn | 14 Cancer 19 | 29 Pisces 33 | 27 Cancer 32 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 39 | 27 Taurus 28 | 16 Aquarius 38 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 19 | 1 Aries 38 | 3 Leo 54 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 0 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 4 Cancer 16 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 17 | 24 Pisces 5 | 26 Capricorn 31 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 17 | 24 Virgo 5 | 26 Cancer 31 |
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