Hugh McIlvanney was a prominent Scottish sports journalist, recognized for his impactful work spanning nearly six decades. He spent 30 years at The Observer until 1993 and then joined The Sunday Times, where he worked for 23 years until 2016. His insightful reporting and in-depth analysis earned him significant respect in the field of sports journalism. McIlvanney retired in March 2016 at the age of 82, leaving behind a notable legacy in the industry.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Hugh McIlvanney belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kilmarnock
Occupation: sportswriter
Employers: The Observer | The Sunday Times
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire | National Football Museum Hall of Fame
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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 February 2, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 58 | 13 Aquarius 39 | 14 Taurus 17 |
| Moon | 14 Virgo 22 | 21 Leo 8 | 4 Aquarius 3 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 34 | 22 Aquarius 8 | 5 Taurus 26 |
| Venus | 17 Aquarius 21 | 20 Aquarius 4 | 29 Pisces 4 |
| Mars | 28 Aquarius 41 | 7 Aquarius 54 | 9 Taurus 33 |
| Jupiter | 22 Libra 53 | 17 Cancer 12 | 14 Libra 50 |
| Saturn | 18 Aquarius 16 | 28 Pisces 42 | 27 Aquarius 23 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 53 | 27 Taurus 28 | 28 Aries 22 |
| Neptune | 11 Virgo 44 | 0 Aries 10 | 9 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 14 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 22 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 19 Aquarius 51 | 10 Pisces 26 | 14 Aquarius 58 |
| Ketu | 19 Leo 51 | 10 Virgo 26 | 14 Leo 58 |
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