Vidya Jyothi V. K. Samaranayake (1939 – 2007) was a prominent figure in the development of computing and IT in Sri Lanka, earning the title 'Father of Information Technology' in the country. He served as a Professor of Computer Science and Dean at the University of Colombo. His contributions included significant advancements in IT education, and he held key positions such as chairman of the ICTA and founding director of the UCSC at the time of his passing.
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May 22, 1939 Facts
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V. K. Samaranayake belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Colombo
Place of Death: Stockholm
Educated At: University of Ceylon | Ananda College | Royal College, Colombo | King's College London | Imperial College London
Occupation: computer scientist
Employers: University of Colombo | Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) | University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Awards Received: Vidya Jyothi
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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 May 22, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 16 | 1 Gemini 12 | 23 Leo 27 |
| Moon | 10 Cancer 52 | 16 Leo 15 | 23 Virgo 21 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 46 | 10 Gemini 25 | 12 Leo 50 |
| Venus | 2 Taurus 1 | 3 Cancer 51 | 18 Leo 6 |
| Mars | 29 Capricorn 8 | 2 Taurus 30 | 24 Capricorn 14 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aries 57 | 22 Cancer 18 | 8 Aries 10 |
| Saturn | 26 Aries 3 | 11 Aries 15 | 1 Taurus 24 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 35 | 1 Gemini 31 | 21 Taurus 56 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 34 | 3 Aries 51 | 21 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 33 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 1 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 7 Scorpio 23 | 4 Pisces 41 | 2 Scorpio 47 |
| Ketu | 7 Taurus 23 | 4 Virgo 41 | 2 Taurus 47 |
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