Mack Gipson Jr. was an influential American geologist born on September 15, 1931, known for his groundbreaking academic achievements. He became the first African-American man to earn a Ph.D. in geology, significantly contributing to the field. Prior to Gipson, Marguerite Williams had been the first African-American to obtain a doctorate in geology in 1942. His career spanned several decades during which he worked in both the petroleum industry and academia, playing a pivotal role in advancing the representation of African-Americans in earth sciences.
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Meaning of the name - Mack
A shortened form of names like Malcolm and Matthew, meaning 'devotee of God' or 'gift of God'.
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Mack Gipson Jr. belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Trenton
Educated At: Paine College | University of Chicago
Occupation: geophysicist | geologist
Employers: University of South Carolina
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Virgo 53 | 23 Virgo 6 | 25 Sagittarius 49 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 6 | 9 Cancer 23 | 14 Aries 50 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 0 | 25 Virgo 5 | 2 Capricorn 5 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 55 | 25 Leo 20 | 21 Capricorn 10 |
| Mars | 28 Libra 54 | 25 Libra 35 | 6 Capricorn 32 |
| Jupiter | 12 Leo 46 | 20 Cancer 21 | 22 Leo 15 |
| Saturn | 16 Capricorn 57 | 28 Pisces 49 | 22 Capricorn 28 |
| Uranus | 18 Aries 22 | 1 Gemini 26 | 15 Aries 26 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 9 | 0 Aries 57 | 7 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 52 | 1 Aquarius 32 | 21 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 57 | 17 Pisces 50 | 0 Aries 59 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 57 | 17 Virgo 50 | 0 Libra 59 |
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