John Philip Tate (1922-2005) was an English dance bandleader known for his unique orchestration and appearances on British television and radio. He began playing the violin at eight, later self-taught on clarinet and saxophone. Tate formed the Five Quavers in high school and led Phil Tate & His Orchestra post-WWII, gaining popularity at venues like Hammersmith Palais. He hosted BBC's Non-Stop-Pop, interviewed The Beatles, and served as musical director for the Miss World Pageant. Tate retired in 1992 and led the Music Users' Council from 1992 to 2000.
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Meaning of the name - Phil
lover of horses
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Phil Tate belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Occupation: bandleader | conductor
Employers: RAF Silver Wings Dance Orchestra | Phil Tate & His Orchestra | Mecca Agencies
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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 28, 1922
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Taurus 37 | 8 Taurus 25 | 17 Leo 15 |
| Moon | 25 Taurus 8 | 4 Libra 4 | 20 Pisces 35 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 16 | 21 Aries 47 | 20 Leo 56 |
| Venus | 27 Taurus 8 | 5 Gemini 31 | 0 Libra 21 |
| Mars | 24 Sagittarius 43 | 14 Aries 36 | 15 Sagittarius 3 |
| Jupiter | 10 Libra 47 | 18 Cancer 37 | 14 Libra 26 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 35 | 8 Aries 47 | 5 Libra 1 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 34 | 0 Gemini 9 | 12 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 10 | 3 Aries 11 | 15 Leo 45 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 11 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 10 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 7 Libra 26 | 5 Pisces 56 | 1 Libra 55 |
| Ketu | 7 Aries 26 | 5 Virgo 56 | 1 Aries 55 |
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