Harold Boyd Woodruff, an influential American microbiologist, was born on July 22, 1917, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and passed away on January 19, 2017, in Watchung, New Jersey. He completed his education at Rutgers University, where he discovered significant antibiotics, including Actinomycin and Streptothricin. His work during World War II aided in the mass production of Penicillin. Woodruff held various leadership roles at Merck, contributing to advancements in antibiotics and vitamins. He received several awards, including the NAS Award for the Industrial Application of Science and was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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July 22, 1917 Facts
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H. Boyd Woodruff belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bridgeton
Place of Death: Watchung
Educated At: Rutgers University | Bridgeton High School
Occupation: microbiologist
Spouses: Jeanette Whitner
Children: 2 sons
Employers: Merck & Co.
Awards Received: NAS Award for the Industrial Application of Science
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Cancer 16 | 0 Leo 8 | 14 Scorpio 43 |
| Moon | 8 Virgo 27 | 2 Cancer 37 | 25 Leo 36 |
| Mercury | 10 Leo 18 | 14 Leo 45 | 17 Scorpio 7 |
| Venus | 22 Leo 39 | 20 Gemini 17 | 0 Capricorn 33 |
| Mars | 26 Gemini 19 | 20 Virgo 38 | 2 Virgo 50 |
| Jupiter | 4 Gemini 15 | 9 Cancer 42 | 8 Gemini 55 |
| Saturn | 4 Leo 11 | 1 Aries 44 | 14 Leo 56 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 35 | 0 Gemini 38 | 19 Aquarius 46 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 25 | 2 Aries 5 | 7 Leo 7 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 33 | 2 Aquarius 38 | 5 Cancer 19 |
| Rahu | 9 Capricorn 37 | 20 Pisces 45 | 3 Capricorn 54 |
| Ketu | 9 Cancer 37 | 20 Virgo 45 | 3 Cancer 54 |
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