Samuel C. O. Holt (born January 18, 1936) is a notable radio and television executive recognized for his vital role in the establishment of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR). Serving as PBS's first programming director, he was instrumental in developing iconic programs like Masterpiece Theatre and The MacNeil-Lehrer Report. His significant contributions to NPR also included recommendations in his report, Public Radio Study, which encouraged noncommercial radio stations to diversify their programming beyond classical music.
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Meaning of the name - Samuel
God has heard
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Samuel C.O. Holt belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Oxford | Princeton University | Harvard University
Occupation: consultant | broadcaster | journalist | university teacher
Employers: WATV | Southern Methodist University | NPR | PBS | CBS | Harvard University
Awards Received: Edward R. Murrow Award
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 January 18, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 26 | 28 Capricorn 51 | 26 Aries 31 |
| Moon | 18 Scorpio 21 | 24 Virgo 40 | 19 Aquarius 33 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 56 | 15 Capricorn 11 | 3 Taurus 26 |
| Venus | 18 Sagittarius 3 | 15 Pisces 45 | 6 Aries 59 |
| Mars | 3 Pisces 13 | 25 Cancer 11 | 10 Taurus 52 |
| Jupiter | 15 Sagittarius 4 | 11 Gemini 44 | 24 Sagittarius 10 |
| Saturn | 7 Pisces 44 | 15 Pisces 59 | 18 Pisces 4 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 35 | 23 Taurus 20 | 4 Taurus 58 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 31 | 27 Pisces 37 | 14 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 15 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 25 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 11 Capricorn 58 | 0 Aries 33 | 7 Capricorn 16 |
| Ketu | 11 Cancer 58 | 0 Libra 33 | 7 Cancer 16 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Samuel C.O. Holt's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025
