Frankie Knuckles, born Francis 'Frankie' Nickolls on January 18, 1955, was a prominent American DJ and record producer, renowned for his influence in the music industry until his passing on March 31, 2014. He is celebrated as one of the pioneers of house music and was honored with Grammy Awards for his contributions. His innovative style and passion for music helped shape the dance music scene, leaving a lasting legacy in the genre while inspiring countless artists and DJs worldwide.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 228 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 64 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Frankie
Free man, Frenchman
Read Full Frankie Name AnalysisJanuary 18, 1955 Facts
Generation Group
Frankie Knuckles belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: The Bronx
Place of Death: Chicago
Cause of Death: type 2 diabetes
Occupation: recording artist | club DJ | record producer | disc jockey | composer
Awards Received: Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
Astrology Analysis
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 January 18, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Capricorn 50 | 28 Capricorn 36 | 9 Aries 13 |
| Moon | 27 Scorpio 59 | 27 Capricorn 17 | 7 Cancer 34 |
| Mercury | 12 Aquarius 45 | 26 Capricorn 42 | 18 Pisces 21 |
| Venus | 11 Sagittarius 11 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 0 Pisces 16 |
| Mars | 2 Aries 30 | 26 Capricorn 21 | 22 Taurus 20 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 16 | 19 Cancer 0 | 19 Cancer 58 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 12 | 27 Pisces 20 | 20 Scorpio 58 |
| Uranus | 25 Cancer 35 | 27 Taurus 35 | 23 Cancer 37 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 12 | 29 Pisces 48 | 27 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 12 | 3 Aquarius 16 | 24 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 4 Capricorn 28 | 11 Pisces 13 | 0 Capricorn 43 |
| Ketu | 4 Cancer 28 | 11 Virgo 13 | 0 Cancer 43 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
