Max Robinson was an American journalist and news anchor, notable for being the first African American network news anchor in the United States. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia, and his career in journalism was groundbreaking, especially in an era when opportunities for African Americans in broadcasting were extremely limited. Robinson's work in the field served as an inspiration for future generations. He passed away from AIDS on December 20, 1988, in Washington, D.C.
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Meaning of the name - Max
Greatest, greatest one
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Max Robinson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Richmond
Place of Death: Washington, D.C.
Cause of Death: AIDS related disease
Educated At: Indiana University | Virginia Union University | Oberlin College
Occupation: journalist | painter | news presenter | writer
Spouses: Hazel R. O'Leary
Employers: College of William & Mary
Awards Received: Journalist of the Year | National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame | Emmy Award
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Ephemeris for May 1, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Taurus 22 | 11 Taurus 32 | 2 Leo 45 |
Moon | 15 Libra 13 | 5 Cancer 10 | 10 Sagittarius 57 |
Mercury | 13 Aries 36 | 16 Aries 26 | 24 Leo 9 |
Venus | 7 Aries 15 | 0 Aries 32 | 21 Cancer 29 |
Mars | 21 Capricorn 8 | 5 Leo 54 | 28 Capricorn 40 |
Jupiter | 27 Pisces 57 | 21 Gemini 30 | 8 Aries 43 |
Saturn | 23 Aries 37 | 27 Pisces 49 | 1 Taurus 7 |
Uranus | 17 Taurus 24 | 26 Taurus 22 | 21 Taurus 32 |
Neptune | 20 Virgo 48 | 1 Aries 7 | 21 Virgo 19 |
Pluto | 29 Cancer 18 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 1 Leo 7 |
Rahu | 8 Scorpio 29 | 25 Pisces 6 | 3 Scorpio 56 |
Ketu | 8 Taurus 29 | 25 Virgo 6 | 3 Taurus 56 |
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