W. Eugene Smith was an American journalist and photographer known for his impactful work in photojournalism. Born on December 30, 1918, in Wichita, Kansas, he became renowned for his ability to tell compelling stories through his photographs. Smith's career was marked by a dedication to social justice and human rights, and he is remembered for his emotional and striking imagery. He passed away on October 15, 1978, in Tucson, Arizona, due to a stroke.
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December 30, 1918 Facts
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W. Eugene Smith belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Wichita
Place of Death: Tucson
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Wichita North High School | University of Notre Dame
Occupation: war photographer | journalist | photojournalist | photographer
Children: Kevin Smith
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | Robert Capa Gold Medal
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Ephemeris for December 30, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Capricorn 15 | 9 Capricorn 17 | 25 Aries 41 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 8 | 18 Taurus 21 | 10 Scorpio 49 |
| Mercury | 17 Sagittarius 47 | 26 Sagittarius 45 | 11 Aries 46 |
| Venus | 17 Capricorn 6 | 7 Capricorn 38 | 29 Taurus 21 |
| Mars | 8 Aquarius 7 | 11 Capricorn 44 | 1 Taurus 8 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 50 | 21 Cancer 32 | 8 Cancer 38 |
| Saturn | 28 Leo 37 | 26 Pisces 0 | 22 Leo 9 |
| Uranus | 25 Aquarius 4 | 27 Taurus 59 | 0 Pisces 38 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 43 | 29 Pisces 29 | 6 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 40 | 4 Cancer 41 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 46 | 12 Pisces 14 | 6 Sagittarius 6 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 46 | 12 Virgo 14 | 6 Gemini 6 |
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