John Charles Woodcock OBE was an esteemed English cricket writer and journalist, recognized for his significant contributions to cricket journalism. He served as the cricket correspondent for The Times from 1954 until 1987, gaining acclaim for his insightful analyses and reports on the sport. Over his long career, Woodcock became known for his knowledgeable commentary and dedication to cricket, making him a respected figure in the sports community. His work has left a lasting impact on cricket writing and journalism.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Woodcock belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Longparish
Place of Death: Longparish
Educated At: Dragon School | St Edward's School | Trinity College, Oxford
Occupation: cricket writer | journalist
Employers: The Times
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Ephemeris for August 7, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Leo 24 | 15 Leo 26 | 21 Scorpio 35 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 47 | 25 Capricorn 29 | 14 Pisces 44 |
| Mercury | 14 Leo 11 | 4 Leo 56 | 11 Sagittarius 20 |
| Venus | 17 Cancer 19 | 8 Cancer 46 | 19 Scorpio 54 |
| Mars | 3 Taurus 24 | 0 Libra 28 | 7 Taurus 52 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aquarius 9 | 13 Cancer 8 | 18 Aquarius 50 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 5 | 1 Aries 16 | 28 Scorpio 15 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 0 | 1 Gemini 7 | 25 Pisces 42 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 8 | 1 Aries 52 | 26 Leo 56 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 3 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 15 Cancer 47 |
| Rahu | 14 Cancer 43 | 19 Pisces 54 | 9 Cancer 28 |
| Ketu | 14 Capricorn 43 | 19 Virgo 54 | 9 Capricorn 28 |
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