William H. Doherty (1907-2000) was a prominent American electrical engineer, celebrated for inventing the Doherty amplifier which revolutionized RF power amplifiers' efficiency. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he earned both B.S. and M.S. degrees from Harvard University. His career included significant roles at AT&T, the National Bureau of Standards, and Bell Telephone Laboratories. In 1936, he patented his groundbreaking amplifier technology, which was adopted by numerous radio stations worldwide, significantly enhancing broadcasting capabilities. Doherty's contributions earned him the 1937 IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Educated At: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Harvard University
Occupation: engineer
Employers: American Telephone and Telegraph Company | National Bureau of Standards | Bell Telephone Laboratories | Western Electric Company
Awards Received: IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Leo 28 | 28 Leo 53 | 24 Sagittarius 37 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 31 | 9 Leo 47 | 1 Gemini 46 |
| Mercury | 12 Leo 0 | 10 Leo 35 | 9 Sagittarius 31 |
| Venus | 20 Leo 51 | 25 Cancer 16 | 17 Capricorn 59 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 3 | 9 Libra 17 | 12 Pisces 48 |
| Jupiter | 0 Leo 23 | 15 Cancer 57 | 12 Leo 54 |
| Saturn | 26 Pisces 31 | 0 Aries 34 | 21 Pisces 37 |
| Uranus | 9 Capricorn 1 | 1 Gemini 23 | 11 Capricorn 44 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 59 | 1 Aries 35 | 14 Cancer 0 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 35 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 23 Gemini 46 |
| Rahu | 21 Cancer 28 | 19 Pisces 10 | 15 Cancer 14 |
| Ketu | 21 Capricorn 28 | 19 Virgo 10 | 15 Capricorn 14 |
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