Howard Cruse was an American comic artist known for his contributions to the medium of graphic storytelling. His work often explored themes related to LGBTQ+ identity and culture, making a significant impact on independent comics. He was recognized for his distinctive style and storytelling approach, which brought new perspectives to comic art and inspired many artists within the genre.
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Your next birthday is 316 days away.
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Next death anniversary is 159 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
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Howard Cruse belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Springville
Place of Death: Pittsfield
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Birmingham–Southern College | Indian Springs School
Occupation: drawer | caricaturist | comics artist
Awards Received: Will Eisner Hall of Fame | Inkpot Award
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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 May 2, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Taurus 9 | 12 Taurus 32 | 29 Cancer 44 |
| Moon | 8 Virgo 44 | 19 Cancer 42 | 27 Leo 16 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 9 | 17 Aries 54 | 20 Leo 27 |
| Venus | 27 Aries 17 | 1 Aries 9 | 6 Leo 48 |
| Mars | 18 Cancer 45 | 6 Leo 23 | 6 Virgo 31 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 26 | 21 Gemini 43 | 29 Leo 10 |
| Saturn | 24 Gemini 21 | 27 Pisces 56 | 4 Cancer 27 |
| Uranus | 7 Gemini 20 | 26 Taurus 26 | 11 Gemini 47 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 53 | 1 Aries 9 | 1 Libra 54 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 26 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 8 Leo 5 |
| Rahu | 1 Leo 41 | 25 Pisces 3 | 27 Cancer 23 |
| Ketu | 1 Aquarius 41 | 25 Virgo 3 | 27 Capricorn 23 |
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