Charles J. Plank was a renowned chemist and inventor known for his significant contributions to catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons using zeolite catalysts. Born in Calcutta in 1915 and raised in Indiana, he graduated from Purdue University and obtained a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. His US Patent No. 3,140,249 revolutionized gasoline production, making it more efficient. Plank held 83 US patents and numerous international patents, significantly impacting the oil industry. He received honors, including an honorary doctorate from Purdue and induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He passed away in 1989.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Charles
free man, manly
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Charles J. Plank belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kolkata
Place of Death: Woodbury
Cause of Death: complications from prostate cancer
Educated At: Purdue University
Occupation: chemist
Spouses: Helen
Children: Larry | Lois
Employers: Mobil Oil
Awards Received: National Inventors Hall of Fame | Chemical Pioneer Award
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Ephemeris for November 8, 1915
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Scorpio 46 | 16 Scorpio 6 | 6 Pisces 20 |
| Moon | 27 Scorpio 50 | 24 Gemini 27 | 4 Sagittarius 48 |
| Mercury | 25 Libra 59 | 6 Sagittarius 41 | 9 Aquarius 47 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 24 | 1 Scorpio 40 | 15 Aries 8 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 49 | 2 Sagittarius 41 | 14 Leo 6 |
| Jupiter | 18 Pisces 22 | 25 Cancer 9 | 2 Aries 54 |
| Saturn | 17 Cancer 11 | 25 Pisces 24 | 10 Cancer 31 |
| Uranus | 11 Aquarius 48 | 0 Gemini 0 | 16 Aquarius 48 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 41 | 29 Pisces 38 | 0 Leo 23 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 5 | 1 Aquarius 30 | 1 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 35 | 15 Pisces 0 | 6 Aquarius 45 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 35 | 15 Virgo 0 | 6 Leo 45 |
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