Harry Chapin Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Harry Chapin was an American pianist, songwriter, guitarist, and musician, recognized for his contributions to folk and pop music. He was born on December 7, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. Chapin was known for his storytelling in songs, his advocacy work concerning hunger and poverty, and his energetic performances. His career was marked by hits such as 'Cat's in the Cradle'. Tragically, he passed away on July 16, 1981, in New York City.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
83 years, 14 days

Your next birthday is 350 days away.

Death Anniversary
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Next death anniversary is 158 days away.

Death Date
July 16, 1981

Place of Birth
Brooklyn

Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Birth Number
07

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
34 => 7

Name Number (Pythagorean)
4

Meaning of the name - Harry

home ruler, army ruler

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December 7, 1942 Facts

Generation Group

Harry Chapin belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Brooklyn

Place of Death: New York City

Cause of Death: traffic collision

Educated At: P.S. 41 | Brooklyn Technical High School | Cornell University

Occupation: banjoist | film director | guitarist | songwriter | musician | singer-songwriter | pianist | singer

Children: Jen Chapin

Awards Received: Congressional Gold Medal


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 December 7, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 7, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 7, 2025
Sun 14 Sagittarius 56 15 Sagittarius 48 9 Pisces 12
Moon 8 Sagittarius 56 23 Cancer 22 21 Sagittarius 0
Mercury 18 Sagittarius 35 25 Scorpio 12 14 Aquarius 41
Venus 20 Sagittarius 7 8 Sagittarius 35 3 Aries 55
Mars 24 Scorpio 25 24 Sagittarius 15 24 Capricorn 9
Jupiter 24 Cancer 0 24 Cancer 3 15 Cancer 11
Saturn 8 Gemini 52 25 Pisces 8 6 Gemini 20
Uranus 2 Gemini 3 28 Taurus 47 0 Gemini 46
Neptune 1 Libra 52 29 Pisces 22 1 Libra 17
Pluto 7 Leo 4 2 Aquarius 3 5 Leo 24
Rahu 28 Leo 48 13 Pisces 27 24 Leo 24
Ketu 28 Aquarius 48 13 Virgo 27 24 Aquarius 24

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)