Francis Gary Powers was an American pilot known for his role in the U-2 incident. His U-2 spy plane was shot down while conducting reconnaissance over Soviet airspace, leading to a significant diplomatic incident. Powers was later exchanged for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel, highlighting Cold War tensions and the dangers faced by reconnaissance pilots. The incident captured public attention and had lasting implications for U.S.-Soviet relations during the period.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Francis
Frenchman
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Francis Gary Powers belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Jenkins
Place of Death: Encino
Cause of Death: aviation accident
Educated At: Milligan University | Grundy Senior High School
Occupation: Pilot
Children: Francis Gary Powers Jr.
Employers: KMZT | KNBC | Central Intelligence Agency | United States Air Force | Lockheed Corporation
Awards Received: National Defense Service Medal | Prisoner of War Medal | Distinguished Flying Cross | Silver Star
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Ephemeris for August 17, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 14 | 25 Leo 0 | 28 Scorpio 52 |
| Moon | 23 Capricorn 37 | 14 Gemini 1 | 2 Leo 11 |
| Mercury | 10 Virgo 39 | 6 Leo 37 | 25 Scorpio 31 |
| Venus | 14 Cancer 2 | 20 Cancer 28 | 10 Scorpio 24 |
| Mars | 27 Virgo 18 | 6 Libra 43 | 2 Sagittarius 14 |
| Jupiter | 12 Gemini 40 | 15 Cancer 10 | 12 Gemini 51 |
| Saturn | 24 Sagittarius 21 | 0 Aries 48 | 29 Sagittarius 22 |
| Uranus | 10 Aries 59 | 1 Gemini 19 | 7 Aries 42 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 52 | 1 Aries 41 | 3 Virgo 32 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 52 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 19 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 16 Taurus 9 | 19 Pisces 23 | 11 Taurus 4 |
| Ketu | 16 Scorpio 9 | 19 Virgo 23 | 11 Scorpio 4 |
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