David A. Huffman was a pioneer in computer science, renowned for creating Huffman coding, a widely used algorithm for data compression. He was also a leading figure in the field of mathematical origami, contributing significantly to the study and application of folding techniques. Huffman's innovative work has had a lasting impact on computer science and related disciplines. He passed away at the age of 74 after a 10-month battle with cancer on October 7, 1999.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David A. Huffman belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ohio
Place of Death: Santa Cruz
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Ohio State University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: university teacher | computer scientist
Employers: University of California, Santa Cruz | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: Louis E. Levy Medal of the Franklin Institute | W. Wallace McDowell Award | IEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal
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Ephemeris for August 9, 1925
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Leo 33 | 17 Leo 21 | 24 Scorpio 51 |
| Moon | 26 Aries 34 | 22 Aquarius 9 | 13 Sagittarius 20 |
| Mercury | 9 Virgo 18 | 4 Leo 23 | 16 Sagittarius 10 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 9 | 11 Cancer 6 | 11 Capricorn 44 |
| Mars | 27 Leo 59 | 1 Libra 42 | 2 Scorpio 45 |
| Jupiter | 13 Capricorn 55 | 13 Cancer 33 | 19 Capricorn 27 |
| Saturn | 8 Scorpio 50 | 1 Aries 11 | 18 Scorpio 25 |
| Uranus | 24 Pisces 52 | 1 Gemini 10 | 21 Pisces 38 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 6 | 1 Aries 50 | 24 Leo 46 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 56 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 14 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 3 Leo 56 | 19 Pisces 48 | 28 Cancer 39 |
| Ketu | 3 Aquarius 56 | 19 Virgo 48 | 28 Capricorn 39 |
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