Joseph Quincy Krumgold was an influential American writer known for his contributions to children's literature and screenwriting. He was born on April 9, 1908, and is notable for being the first individual to win two Newbery Medals, which honor the most distinguished new American children's books. Krumgold's work significantly impacted children's literature, and his achievements in securing multiple Newbery Medals underscore his talent and dedication to storytelling. He passed away on July 10, 1980, leaving behind a legacy of beloved literary works.
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Meaning of the name - Joseph
God will increase, He will add
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Joseph Krumgold belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Jersey City
Place of Death: Hope Township
Educated At: New York University
Occupation: children's writer | film director | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Newbery Medal
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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 April 9, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 9, 2026 |
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| Sun | 19 Aries 26 | 19 Aries 51 | 12 Leo 50 |
| Moon | 0 Leo 27 | 14 Capricorn 12 | 16 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 25 Pisces 7 | 22 Pisces 50 | 27 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 4 Gemini 8 | 12 Taurus 21 | 6 Cancer 47 |
| Mars | 1 Gemini 42 | 29 Pisces 54 | 18 Leo 12 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 30 | 16 Cancer 28 | 21 Leo 39 |
| Saturn | 3 Aries 3 | 6 Aries 31 | 10 Aries 31 |
| Uranus | 16 Capricorn 49 | 29 Taurus 10 | 13 Capricorn 46 |
| Neptune | 12 Cancer 10 | 2 Aries 31 | 15 Cancer 40 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 58 | 5 Aquarius 20 | 25 Gemini 23 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 11 | 6 Pisces 56 | 2 Cancer 56 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 11 | 6 Virgo 56 | 2 Capricorn 56 |
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