James Rhyne Killian was the 10th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), serving from 1948 to 1959. Born on July 24, 1904, he played a significant role in the university's development during a period of substantial growth and change in higher education. His leadership contributed to advancements in research and academic programs at MIT, shaping the institution's future direction. Killian's tenure was marked by a commitment to fostering innovation and excellence, leaving a lasting legacy upon his retirement.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Rhyne Killian belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Blacksburg
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: The McCallie School | Duke University | MIT Sloan School of Management | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: academic administrator | scientist
Employers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: Hoover Medal | Washington Award | NAS Public Welfare Medal | Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | Peabody Awards | Marconi Prize
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Ephemeris for July 24, 1904
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Leo 19 | 2 Leo 3 | 29 Scorpio 59 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 25 | 0 Leo 46 | 25 Taurus 0 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 45 | 13 Leo 53 | 12 Sagittarius 27 |
| Venus | 5 Leo 51 | 22 Gemini 34 | 4 Capricorn 54 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 2 | 21 Virgo 51 | 1 Libra 26 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 46 | 10 Cancer 8 | 20 Aries 47 |
| Saturn | 19 Aquarius 24 | 1 Aries 42 | 15 Aquarius 47 |
| Uranus | 26 Sagittarius 36 | 0 Gemini 42 | 28 Sagittarius 20 |
| Neptune | 6 Cancer 39 | 2 Aries 3 | 7 Cancer 43 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 8 | 2 Aquarius 35 | 21 Gemini 6 |
| Rahu | 20 Virgo 56 | 20 Pisces 39 | 14 Virgo 32 |
| Ketu | 20 Pisces 56 | 20 Virgo 39 | 14 Pisces 32 |
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