William Baird Searles (1934–1993) was a notable science fiction author and critic, famous for his review columns in magazines like Asimov's, Amazing, and Fantasy & Science Fiction. He also managed a science fiction bookstore in Greenwich Village and directed drama and literature at WBAI radio, where he innovatively discussed LGBTQ issues. Searles adapted and narrated various works, including a notable adaptation of Samuel R. Delany's 'The Star Pit' and a reading of Tolkien's 'The Council of Elrond'. His contributions helped elevate radio drama and promote science fiction in media.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Baird
bard, poet
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Baird Searles belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Indianapolis
Place of Death: Montreal
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist
Employers: WBAI
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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 April 30, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 9 Taurus 41 | 10 Taurus 24 | 7 Leo 49 |
| Moon | 25 Scorpio 47 | 29 Libra 19 | 19 Aries 15 |
| Mercury | 26 Aries 5 | 25 Aries 31 | 18 Cancer 23 |
| Venus | 24 Pisces 1 | 7 Gemini 59 | 9 Cancer 34 |
| Mars | 6 Taurus 2 | 16 Aries 10 | 10 Cancer 36 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 19 | 18 Cancer 53 | 16 Libra 39 |
| Saturn | 27 Aquarius 7 | 9 Aries 0 | 26 Aquarius 17 |
| Uranus | 28 Aries 6 | 0 Gemini 16 | 1 Taurus 26 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 42 | 3 Aries 15 | 10 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 39 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 24 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 13 | 5 Pisces 49 | 10 Aquarius 21 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 13 | 5 Virgo 49 | 10 Leo 21 |
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