John Barrett Hasted (1921–2002) was a British physicist and folk musician known for his dual contributions to radar development and the English folk music revival. He pioneered radar technology during World War II and advocated for political folksongs post-war. Hasted also founded the London Youth Choir and the Ramblers folk group, promoting skiffle music. His notable publications include works on atomic physics, showcasing his academic prowess. After a successful career, he retired in Cornwall, where he wrote his memoirs. Hasted's passion for folk music and leftist politics significantly influenced 20th-century British music.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Suffolk
Place of Death: Penzance, Cornwall
Educated At: Winchester College
Occupation: musician | physicist
Spouses: Elizabeth Gregson
Children: Twin daughters
Employers: Birkbeck, University of London
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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 17, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 31 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 11 Gemini 35 |
| Moon | 23 Gemini 37 | 1 Pisces 36 | 25 Aries 27 |
| Mercury | 16 Pisces 15 | 16 Pisces 55 | 3 Cancer 43 |
| Venus | 15 Aries 2 | 9 Pisces 7 | 0 Taurus 18 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 24 | 19 Aquarius 50 | 19 Gemini 5 |
| Jupiter | 15 Virgo 38 | 15 Cancer 50 | 9 Virgo 49 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 54 | 0 Aries 19 | 18 Virgo 48 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 12 | 27 Taurus 33 | 9 Pisces 33 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 55 | 0 Aries 39 | 11 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 58 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 7 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 0 Scorpio 28 | 9 Pisces 38 | 24 Libra 54 |
| Ketu | 0 Taurus 28 | 9 Virgo 38 | 24 Aries 54 |
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