John Alexander Hopps (May 21, 1919 – November 24, 1998) was a notable figure in biomedical engineering, recognized for co-developing the first artificial pacemaker and the first combined pacemaker-defibrillator. He founded the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES) and served as both President and Secretary-General of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering during the 1970s to mid-1980s. Often referred to as the 'Father of biomedical engineering in Canada,' his contributions earned him a place in the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
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Time Zone - America/Winnipeg (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Alexander Hopps belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Winnipeg
Educated At: University of Manitoba
Occupation: engineer
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada
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Ephemeris for May 21, 1919
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 37 | 0 Gemini 56 | 11 Virgo 8 |
| Moon | 15 Aquarius 8 | 16 Pisces 47 | 4 Capricorn 52 |
| Mercury | 8 Taurus 32 | 20 Taurus 59 | 23 Leo 29 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 16 | 15 Aries 30 | 24 Virgo 1 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 41 | 15 Leo 42 | 7 Leo 58 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 18 | 25 Gemini 44 | 6 Leo 56 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 44 | 29 Pisces 38 | 3 Virgo 34 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 33 | 27 Taurus 32 | 29 Aquarius 12 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 50 | 1 Aries 39 | 10 Leo 14 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 15 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 7 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 4 Sagittarius 15 | 24 Pisces 2 | 28 Scorpio 38 |
| Ketu | 4 Gemini 15 | 24 Virgo 2 | 28 Taurus 38 |
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