William Britton 'Bil' Baird was an influential American puppeteer known for his captivating performances in the mid-20th century. He entertained millions with his unique puppets, particularly renowned for Charlemane the lion. Baird and his wife, Cora Eisenberg Baird, created the memorable puppetry segment for 'The Lonely Goatherd' in 'The Sound of Music.' He authored 'The Art of the Puppet' and contributed puppets for various shows, including 'Dark Shadows.' Baird's legacy continued through his son, Peter, who was also a puppeteer until 2004.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Bil
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Bil Baird belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Grand Island
Cause of Death: multiple myeloma
Occupation: puppet maker | puppeteer
Spouses: Cora Baird | Evelyn Stefansson Nef
Children: Peter Baird
Employers: Federal Theatre Project
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Leo 26 | 23 Leo 9 | 22 Sagittarius 21 |
| Moon | 20 Libra 59 | 16 Taurus 51 | 20 Pisces 33 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 24 | 5 Leo 24 | 12 Capricorn 47 |
| Venus | 3 Virgo 3 | 18 Cancer 12 | 1 Aquarius 39 |
| Mars | 0 Leo 24 | 5 Libra 30 | 14 Libra 0 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aries 51 | 14 Cancer 47 | 19 Aries 54 |
| Saturn | 17 Aquarius 47 | 0 Aries 54 | 17 Aquarius 21 |
| Uranus | 26 Sagittarius 4 | 1 Gemini 17 | 29 Sagittarius 36 |
| Neptune | 7 Cancer 20 | 1 Aries 43 | 7 Cancer 11 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 29 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 20 Gemini 41 |
| Rahu | 19 Virgo 46 | 19 Pisces 29 | 13 Virgo 22 |
| Ketu | 19 Pisces 46 | 19 Virgo 29 | 13 Pisces 22 |
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