William R. McAndrew (1914-1968) was a prominent figure in television journalism, serving as the director of NBC News from 1951 until his death. He began his career as a reporter and progressed through various news organizations, including UPI and ABC News. McAndrew is known for pioneering the dual-anchor format of The Huntley–Brinkley Report and received a Peabody Award for his leadership. He passed away at age 53 following an accident, leaving behind a legacy in broadcasting and a family including a journalist daughter.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William R. McAndrew belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Cause of Death: injury from a fall
Educated At: Catholic University
Occupation: journalist
Children: 3
Employers: The Washington Herald | UPI | NBC News | ABC News
Awards Received: Trustees Award
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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 September 7, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Virgo 12 | 15 Virgo 19 | 5 Capricorn 7 |
| Moon | 18 Aries 58 | 14 Pisces 39 | 11 Taurus 40 |
| Mercury | 21 Virgo 22 | 9 Virgo 57 | 29 Sagittarius 57 |
| Venus | 0 Scorpio 15 | 15 Leo 38 | 28 Scorpio 42 |
| Mars | 15 Libra 31 | 20 Libra 18 | 4 Capricorn 12 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aquarius 42 | 19 Cancer 3 | 21 Aquarius 15 |
| Saturn | 1 Cancer 44 | 29 Pisces 25 | 29 Gemini 7 |
| Uranus | 8 Aquarius 17 | 1 Gemini 28 | 9 Aquarius 36 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 36 | 1 Aries 10 | 29 Cancer 42 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 6 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 1 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 5 Pisces 10 | 18 Pisces 16 | 29 Aquarius 18 |
| Ketu | 5 Virgo 10 | 18 Virgo 16 | 29 Leo 18 |
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