Donald E. Bently was a prominent American engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist recognized for his expertise in rotor dynamics and vibration diagnostics. He founded Bently Nevada Corporation in 1961, pioneering the development of instrumentation for rotating machinery. His invention of the eddy current proximity transducer set standards for measuring shaft vibration. Bently led the company as president and CEO until its acquisition by GE Energy in 2002. He remained active in various family-owned businesses, including those in agriculture, biofuels, and machinery diagnostics until his passing in 2012.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Donald
world ruler, ruler of men
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Donald E. Bently belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Muscatine
Place of Death: Douglas County
Educated At: University of Iowa
Occupation: businessperson
Employers: Bently Nevada Corporation | GE Energy | Baker Hughes
Awards Received: Distinguished Nevadan
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Ephemeris for October 18, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Libra 5 | 25 Libra 36 | 7 Aquarius 19 |
| Moon | 1 Cancer 8 | 24 Virgo 46 | 19 Pisces 39 |
| Mercury | 20 Libra 0 | 17 Scorpio 10 | 14 Capricorn 59 |
| Venus | 12 Virgo 38 | 6 Libra 2 | 16 Capricorn 0 |
| Mars | 29 Aquarius 40 | 18 Scorpio 7 | 24 Aries 27 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 4 | 24 Cancer 14 | 8 Capricorn 59 |
| Saturn | 4 Scorpio 27 | 26 Pisces 24 | 14 Scorpio 17 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 12 | 0 Gemini 45 | 19 Pisces 7 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 12 | 0 Aries 4 | 21 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 33 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 11 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 33 | 16 Pisces 5 | 14 Leo 13 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 33 | 16 Virgo 5 | 14 Aquarius 13 |
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