Xu Xiaobing was a notable Chinese cinematographer, filmmaker, and photojournalist born on August 16, 1916. He and his wife, Hou Bo, were commissioned by the Chinese Communist Party to document significant events and influential figures, including Mao Zedong, during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Their work contributed greatly to the photographic history of the era, capturing iconic images of Party leaders and everyday life. He held positions such as a member of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the President of the Chinese Photographers' Association.
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Meaning of the name - Xu
The meaning of Xu varies depending on the specific character used. Some common interpretations include "promise," "expectation," "to spread," or "to extend."
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Generation Group
Xu Xiaobing belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: politician | photographer
Spouses: Hou Bo
Employers: Chinese Communist Party
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Ephemeris for August 16, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 27 | 24 Leo 5 | 11 Sagittarius 13 |
Moon | 7 Aries 2 | 0 Gemini 28 | 1 Aries 55 |
Mercury | 11 Virgo 18 | 5 Leo 57 | 16 Sagittarius 34 |
Venus | 11 Cancer 10 | 19 Cancer 20 | 7 Scorpio 2 |
Mars | 15 Libra 3 | 6 Libra 7 | 1 Capricorn 30 |
Jupiter | 5 Taurus 1 | 14 Cancer 58 | 25 Aries 38 |
Saturn | 25 Cancer 11 | 0 Aries 51 | 0 Leo 57 |
Uranus | 17 Aquarius 26 | 1 Gemini 18 | 16 Aquarius 21 |
Neptune | 3 Leo 12 | 1 Aries 42 | 4 Leo 42 |
Pluto | 3 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 3 Cancer 48 |
Rahu | 27 Capricorn 38 | 19 Pisces 26 | 21 Capricorn 51 |
Ketu | 27 Cancer 38 | 19 Virgo 26 | 21 Cancer 51 |
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