David Otis Ives (1919–2003) was an influential American television executive known for his tenure as president of Boston's WGBH from 1970 to 1984. He oversaw the production of acclaimed series such as Nova, The French Chef, The Victory Garden, and Masterpiece Theatre. Ives was recognized for his contributions to television with awards including the Ralph Lowell Award in 1985 and the Governor's Award in 1988. An alumnus of Harvard University, Ives also served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a reporter before joining WGBH.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Ives belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Salem
Place of Death: San Francisco
Educated At: Milton Academy | Harvard University
Occupation: television executive
Children: Stephen Ives
Employers: WGBH-TV
Awards Received: Ralph Lowell Award | Governor's Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Taurus 29 | 1 Taurus 48 | 12 Leo 9 |
| Moon | 9 Capricorn 22 | 8 Aquarius 56 | 2 Sagittarius 3 |
| Mercury | 10 Aries 38 | 4 Aries 31 | 28 Leo 17 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 13 | 26 Pisces 2 | 22 Virgo 14 |
| Mars | 4 Taurus 48 | 1 Leo 28 | 18 Cancer 35 |
| Jupiter | 9 Cancer 18 | 19 Gemini 33 | 0 Leo 33 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 6 | 26 Pisces 47 | 29 Leo 47 |
| Uranus | 0 Pisces 49 | 25 Taurus 49 | 0 Pisces 23 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 31 | 0 Aries 47 | 9 Leo 10 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 45 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 7 Cancer 2 |
| Rahu | 5 Sagittarius 50 | 25 Pisces 38 | 0 Sagittarius 14 |
| Ketu | 5 Gemini 50 | 25 Virgo 38 | 0 Gemini 14 |
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