Gordon Foster (1921-2010) was an Irish computer engineer and professor who significantly contributed to the development of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) system, which transitioned from a 9-digit code established in 1965 to a 10-digit format, later evolving to 13 digits in 2007. He was also recognized for his exceptional mathematical skills, which led to his role in British military intelligence (MI6) during World War II, focusing on codebreaking. Foster made notable contributions across information technology, computing, and statistical analysis.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 224 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 158 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Gordon
hill fort, valley fort
Read Full Gordon Name AnalysisFebruary 24, 1921 Facts
Generation Group
Gordon Foster belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Belfast
Place of Death: Dublin
Educated At: University of Oxford
Occupation: mathematician
Employers: British military intelligence (MI6)
Astrology Analysis
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 February 24, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5 Pisces 21 | 5 Pisces 53 | 18 Gemini 5 |
| Moon | 3 Libra 53 | 5 Gemini 43 | 2 Leo 53 |
| Mercury | 17 Pisces 13 | 22 Pisces 18 | 12 Cancer 10 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 14 | 17 Pisces 36 | 4 Taurus 46 |
| Mars | 8 Aries 33 | 25 Aquarius 11 | 23 Gemini 42 |
| Jupiter | 14 Virgo 47 | 15 Cancer 27 | 10 Virgo 25 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 25 | 1 Aries 6 | 18 Virgo 59 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 36 | 27 Taurus 39 | 9 Pisces 36 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 44 | 0 Aries 53 | 11 Leo 34 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 54 | 4 Aquarius 24 | 7 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 0 Scorpio 6 | 9 Pisces 16 | 24 Libra 33 |
| Ketu | 0 Taurus 6 | 9 Virgo 16 | 24 Aries 33 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
