Jim Lawrence, born James Duncan Lawrence on October 22, 1918, was a prominent American author recognized for his contributions to children's literature. He is best known for being the author of the majority of the Tom Swift Jr. series, writing under the pseudonym Victor Appleton II. He also created the Friday Foster comic strip, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works have garnered attention and appreciation, particularly among young readers, and he left a significant mark on American literature before passing away on March 19, 1994.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim Lawrence belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Detroit
Place of Death: Summit
Educated At: Detroit Institute of Technology | United States Naval Academy | Wayne State University
Occupation: comics writer | writer
Employers: Stratemeyer Syndicate | Marvel Comics
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Libra 29 | 29 Libra 33 | 16 Aquarius 52 |
| Moon | 7 Gemini 38 | 12 Scorpio 33 | 2 Taurus 43 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 17 | 22 Scorpio 16 | 4 Aquarius 36 |
| Venus | 20 Libra 21 | 10 Libra 58 | 4 Pisces 41 |
| Mars | 15 Sagittarius 20 | 20 Scorpio 53 | 8 Pisces 3 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 22 | 24 Cancer 31 | 6 Cancer 26 |
| Saturn | 26 Leo 52 | 26 Pisces 10 | 26 Leo 15 |
| Uranus | 23 Aquarius 48 | 0 Gemini 37 | 27 Aquarius 2 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 12 | 29 Pisces 59 | 7 Leo 41 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 36 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 4 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 25 | 15 Pisces 53 | 9 Sagittarius 45 |
| Ketu | 15 Gemini 25 | 15 Virgo 53 | 9 Gemini 45 |
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