Dr. Cyril Andrew Ponnamperuma was a prominent Sri Lankan scientist known for his significant contributions to the fields of chemical evolution and the origin of life. Born on 16 October 1923, he dedicated his career to exploring the fundamental processes that may have led to the emergence of life on Earth. Ponnamperuma's research delved into the chemical principles underlying life's beginnings, making him a key figure in the scientific community during his lifetime. He passed away on 20 December 1994, leaving behind a legacy in astrobiology and biochemistry.
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Meaning of the name - Cyril
Lord, Master
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Cyril Ponnamperuma belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Galle
Place of Death: College Park
Educated At: University of Madras | Birkbeck, University of London | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: chemist
Awards Received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Oparin Medal
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Ephemeris for October 16, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 52 | 23 Libra 9 | 5 Aquarius 2 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 20 | 23 Leo 46 | 26 Virgo 41 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 59 | 13 Scorpio 49 | 13 Capricorn 1 |
| Venus | 1 Scorpio 21 | 2 Libra 57 | 8 Pisces 14 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 47 | 16 Scorpio 23 | 4 Sagittarius 9 |
| Jupiter | 21 Scorpio 13 | 24 Cancer 3 | 12 Sagittarius 46 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 28 | 26 Pisces 34 | 2 Scorpio 42 |
| Uranus | 14 Pisces 13 | 0 Gemini 50 | 15 Pisces 14 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 58 | 0 Aries 8 | 19 Leo 22 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 22 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 10 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 4 | 16 Pisces 13 | 3 Virgo 40 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 4 | 16 Virgo 13 | 3 Pisces 40 |
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