William E. Woods was an influential American gay rights activist who played a key role in advocating for the rights of homosexuals. He gained prominence in the 1990s by challenging regulations on same-sex marriage, notably supporting the lawsuit Baehr v. Miike. Born in Decatur, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi and founded the Sexual Identity Center, promoting civil rights through public commentary and political organizing. Despite several unsuccessful political campaigns, he continued to fight for LGBTQ+ rights until his death in 2008.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William E. Woods belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Decatur
Place of Death: Honolulu
Educated At: secondary school | University of Hawaiʻi
Occupation: LGBTQI+ rights activist
Employers: Hawaii Department of Health | Gay Community News | Sexual Identity Center
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Ephemeris for October 9, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Libra 6 | 16 Libra 42 | 2 Capricorn 37 |
| Moon | 14 Taurus 36 | 22 Taurus 48 | 4 Pisces 36 |
| Mercury | 4 Libra 48 | 4 Scorpio 33 | 20 Capricorn 5 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 13 | 24 Virgo 52 | 13 Aquarius 38 |
| Mars | 19 Leo 57 | 11 Scorpio 52 | 29 Virgo 24 |
| Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 56 | 23 Cancer 27 | 4 Aquarius 48 |
| Saturn | 14 Virgo 35 | 27 Pisces 0 | 19 Virgo 55 |
| Uranus | 5 Cancer 3 | 1 Gemini 1 | 3 Cancer 1 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 57 | 0 Aries 18 | 17 Libra 10 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 48 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 17 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 16 Aries 31 | 16 Pisces 34 | 12 Aries 29 |
| Ketu | 16 Libra 31 | 16 Virgo 34 | 12 Libra 29 |
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