Woody Herman Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Woody Herman was an American clarinetist, singer, composer, and jazz musician known for his contributions to jazz music. He was born on May 16, 1913, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and made a significant impact on the jazz scene through his innovative ensembles and collaborations. Herman passed away on October 29, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, he was celebrated for his unique style and musical prowess, influencing generations of musicians that followed.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
113 years, 21 days

Your next birthday is 343 days away.

Death Anniversary
Thursday, October 29, 2026

Next death anniversary is 144 days away.

Death Date
October 29, 1987

Place of Birth
Milwaukee

Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Birth Number
7

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
47 => 2

Name Number (Pythagorean)
6

Meaning of the name - Woody

From the Old English word 'wud' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.

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May 16, 1913 Facts

Generation Group

Woody Herman belongs to the GI Generation group.


Place of Birth: Milwaukee

Place of Death: Los Angeles

Cause of Death: pulmonary emphysema

Occupation: recording artist | jazz musician | saxophonist | bandleader | singer | conductor | clarinetist | composer

Awards Received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award


Astrology Analysis

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 May 16, 1913

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 16, 2026 Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2026
Sun 25 Taurus 14 25 Taurus 53 13 Virgo 31
Moon 8 Libra 35 24 Taurus 40 3 Sagittarius 45
Mercury 7 Taurus 43 28 Taurus 31 4 Virgo 21
Venus 26 Aries 4 27 Gemini 15 6 Leo 16
Mars 6 Aries 35 28 Aries 21 24 Gemini 54
Jupiter 17 Capricorn 20 21 Cancer 21 7 Capricorn 43
Saturn 6 Gemini 29 10 Aries 43 18 Gemini 18
Uranus 7 Aquarius 30 1 Gemini 11 4 Aquarius 7
Neptune 23 Cancer 42 3 Aries 42 27 Cancer 25
Pluto 28 Gemini 44 5 Aquarius 29 1 Cancer 2
Rahu 0 Aries 32 4 Pisces 58 24 Pisces 33
Ketu 0 Libra 32 4 Virgo 58 24 Virgo 33

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)