Dieter Dengler was an American naval aviator born on May 22, 1938, and died on February 7, 2001. He was captured by the Vietnamese and made several escape attempts, which led to torture. Dengler was one of two survivors, along with Pisidhi Indradat, from a total of seven who attempted to escape from a Pathet Lao prison camp. He managed to flee and was rescued after 23 days. His remarkable story was adapted into the film 'Rescue Dawn,' directed by Werner Herzog, with Christian Bale portraying Dengler.
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Meaning of the name - Dieter
wealthy protector
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Dieter Dengler belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Wildberg
Place of Death: Mill Valley
Cause of Death: ballistic trauma
Occupation: aircraft pilot | military officer
Awards Received: Distinguished Flying Cross | Air Medal | Navy Cross | Purple Heart
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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 May 22, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 55 | 1 Gemini 37 | 25 Leo 4 |
| Moon | 2 Pisces 47 | 22 Leo 15 | 23 Taurus 6 |
| Mercury | 5 Taurus 46 | 11 Gemini 20 | 11 Virgo 31 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 38 | 4 Cancer 22 | 9 Libra 51 |
| Mars | 19 Gemini 44 | 2 Taurus 50 | 17 Leo 11 |
| Jupiter | 0 Pisces 47 | 22 Cancer 23 | 27 Aquarius 30 |
| Saturn | 14 Aries 24 | 11 Aries 18 | 17 Aries 52 |
| Uranus | 14 Taurus 44 | 1 Gemini 32 | 17 Taurus 49 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 22 | 3 Aries 51 | 19 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 12 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 0 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 26 Scorpio 42 | 4 Pisces 39 | 22 Scorpio 2 |
| Ketu | 26 Taurus 42 | 4 Virgo 39 | 22 Taurus 2 |
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