Vivien Thomas was an influential African American scientist and medical researcher known for his pioneering work in cardiothoracic surgery. He played a significant role in developing the surgery for congenital heart defects and contributed greatly to the field despite facing racial barriers in his career. Thomas worked closely with renowned surgeon Alfred Blalock, and his contributions eventually led to the groundbreaking Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure, which saved many lives. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of medical professionals.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Vivien
lively, life-giving
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Vivien Thomas belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Lake Providence
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School
Occupation: cardiac surgeon | physician
Employers: Johns Hopkins University
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Ephemeris for August 29, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 30 | 6 Virgo 39 | 0 Capricorn 2 |
| Moon | 3 Cancer 13 | 20 Scorpio 6 | 22 Virgo 6 |
| Mercury | 2 Libra 37 | 22 Leo 55 | 19 Capricorn 42 |
| Venus | 12 Leo 48 | 4 Leo 51 | 6 Capricorn 22 |
| Mars | 15 Virgo 3 | 14 Libra 27 | 1 Sagittarius 34 |
| Jupiter | 14 Libra 14 | 17 Cancer 28 | 7 Scorpio 49 |
| Saturn | 7 Taurus 4 | 0 Aries 3 | 0 Taurus 24 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 40 | 1 Gemini 27 | 23 Capricorn 50 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 43 | 1 Aries 24 | 20 Cancer 43 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 47 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 26 Gemini 51 |
| Rahu | 23 Taurus 1 | 18 Pisces 44 | 16 Taurus 55 |
| Ketu | 23 Scorpio 1 | 18 Virgo 44 | 16 Scorpio 55 |
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