Eric Tonks (1914-1994) was an English writer and historian known for his contributions to the study of British industrial railways. He is recognized as a pioneer in the field of industrial archaeology, particularly relating to railways and quarrying. In addition to his work in industrial history, Tonks was an accomplished jazz discographer, documenting the history and significance of jazz music. His work has had a lasting impact on both railway history and the appreciation of jazz.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Eric
everlasting ruler, powerful ruler
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Eric Tonks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Place of Death: Birmingham
Occupation: non-fiction writer
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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 July 17, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Cancer 2 | 24 Cancer 56 | 13 Scorpio 14 |
| Moon | 17 Taurus 52 | 6 Virgo 57 | 21 Gemini 41 |
| Mercury | 22 Cancer 50 | 18 Cancer 4 | 15 Scorpio 32 |
| Venus | 2 Virgo 13 | 8 Virgo 35 | 12 Sagittarius 16 |
| Mars | 12 Virgo 38 | 13 Gemini 8 | 26 Scorpio 27 |
| Jupiter | 19 Aquarius 58 | 3 Leo 46 | 13 Aquarius 27 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 38 | 14 Aries 32 | 2 Cancer 38 |
| Uranus | 10 Aquarius 14 | 4 Gemini 29 | 7 Aquarius 48 |
| Neptune | 27 Cancer 48 | 4 Aries 23 | 0 Leo 27 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 13 | 4 Aquarius 30 | 2 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 7 Pisces 56 | 1 Pisces 42 | 2 Pisces 0 |
| Ketu | 7 Virgo 56 | 1 Virgo 42 | 2 Virgo 0 |
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