Josef Kates, originally named Josef Katz, was a notable Canadian engineer born on May 5, 1921, and he passed away on June 16, 2018. He is best known for his pioneering work in technology, including the design of the first digital game-playing machine and the creation of the world's first automated traffic signalling system, which have had lasting impacts on both entertainment and urban infrastructure.
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Time Zone - Europe/Vienna (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Josef
God will increase, He will add
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Josef Kates belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Vienna
Place of Death: Toronto
Educated At: McGill University | University of Toronto
Occupation: computer scientist | engineer
Awards Received: Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada | Member of the Order of Canada
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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 May 5, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Taurus 23 | 14 Taurus 58 | 24 Leo 56 |
| Moon | 14 Aries 16 | 25 Sagittarius 55 | 22 Aquarius 57 |
| Mercury | 8 Taurus 30 | 4 Taurus 35 | 19 Leo 44 |
| Venus | 25 Aries 20 | 13 Gemini 41 | 14 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 29 Taurus 34 | 19 Aries 46 | 9 Leo 39 |
| Jupiter | 8 Virgo 40 | 19 Cancer 34 | 21 Virgo 37 |
| Saturn | 18 Virgo 54 | 9 Aries 32 | 24 Virgo 30 |
| Uranus | 8 Pisces 59 | 0 Gemini 32 | 8 Pisces 9 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 0 | 3 Aries 23 | 13 Leo 55 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 10 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 9 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 26 Libra 24 | 5 Pisces 34 | 20 Libra 50 |
| Ketu | 26 Aries 24 | 5 Virgo 34 | 20 Aries 50 |
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