Mel Payton was an American basketball player born on July 16, 1926, in Martinsville. He began his professional career in 1951 and was selected by the Golden State Warriors during the draft. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (1.9 meters), he played until his retirement in 1953. Payton contributed to the sport during his brief career but is perhaps best known for his time with the Warriors.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mel
Honey, pleasant, dear, beloved
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Mel Payton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Martinsville
Place of Death: Indianapolis
Educated At: Martinsville High School | Tulane University
Occupation: basketball player
Astrology Analysis
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 July 16, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Cancer 25 | 24 Cancer 13 | 0 Scorpio 34 |
| Moon | 7 Libra 58 | 26 Leo 22 | 17 Gemini 14 |
| Mercury | 18 Leo 45 | 18 Cancer 28 | 21 Scorpio 28 |
| Venus | 21 Gemini 3 | 7 Virgo 45 | 23 Libra 36 |
| Mars | 20 Aries 49 | 12 Gemini 37 | 14 Taurus 53 |
| Jupiter | 25 Aquarius 37 | 3 Leo 36 | 17 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 19 Scorpio 59 | 14 Aries 31 | 25 Scorpio 50 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 23 | 4 Gemini 27 | 26 Pisces 12 |
| Neptune | 23 Leo 22 | 4 Aries 23 | 26 Leo 38 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 31 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 15 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 15 Cancer 53 | 1 Pisces 44 | 10 Cancer 35 |
| Ketu | 15 Capricorn 53 | 1 Virgo 44 | 10 Capricorn 35 |
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