Hugh S. Knowles (1904–1988) was a prominent American acoustical engineer and inventor, known for his significant contributions to hearing aid technology. He founded Knowles Electronics in 1946, becoming a leading manufacturer of microphones, particularly for medical use. Knowles held over 50 patents related to acoustics and was recognized with numerous honors, including Fellowships from several prestigious societies, the AES Gold Medal in 1978 for his contributions to audio, and election to the National Academy of Engineering in 1969.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 199 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
Read Full Hugh Name AnalysisSeptember 23, 1904 Facts
Generation Group
Hugh S. Knowles belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hynes, Iowa
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Knowles Electronics
Awards Received: Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America | ASA Silver Medal | IEEE Fellow
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 September 23, 1904
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 23, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Libra 13 | 0 Libra 55 | 2 Aquarius 2 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 3 | 21 Libra 57 | 20 Leo 51 |
| Mercury | 17 Virgo 5 | 9 Libra 13 | 7 Capricorn 35 |
| Venus | 21 Libra 10 | 5 Virgo 7 | 17 Pisces 20 |
| Mars | 25 Leo 7 | 0 Scorpio 56 | 4 Scorpio 21 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 56 | 21 Cancer 31 | 22 Aries 19 |
| Saturn | 15 Aquarius 22 | 28 Pisces 12 | 21 Aquarius 22 |
| Uranus | 26 Sagittarius 3 | 1 Gemini 21 | 1 Capricorn 53 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 6 | 0 Aries 44 | 6 Cancer 7 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 44 | 1 Aquarius 27 | 20 Gemini 0 |
| Rahu | 17 Virgo 43 | 17 Pisces 25 | 11 Virgo 18 |
| Ketu | 17 Pisces 43 | 17 Virgo 25 | 11 Pisces 18 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
