Norris Bradbury Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Norris Edward Bradbury (May 30, 1909 – August 20, 1997) was an American physicist who served as the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory for 25 years from 1945 to 1970, succeeding J. Robert Oppenheimer. He was responsible for the final assembly of the Trinity test. During a challenging time at the lab, he managed to retain staff, renew administrative contracts with the University of California, and promote advancements in nuclear weapons development. Bradbury later oversaw the development of hydrogen bombs and established the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility, significantly contributing to nuclear science and technology.

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Meaning of the name - Norris

Norse warrior, descendant of the north

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May 30, 1909 Facts

Generation Group

Norris Bradbury belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Santa Barbara

Place of Death: Los Alamos

Cause of Death: infectious disease

Educated At: Pomona College | University of California, Berkeley

Occupation: nuclear physicist | physicist

Employers: Stanford University

Awards Received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service | Enrico Fermi Award

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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.