Eugene Francis 'Gene' Kranz (b. August 17, 1933) is a retired American aerospace engineer and NASA's second head flight director, who oversaw missions for the Gemini and Apollo programs, including the first moon landing with Apollo 11. He led the successful efforts of the mission control team to rescue the crew of Apollo 13 and has been portrayed by actor Ed Harris in a film of the same name. Known for his flat-top hairstyle and distinctive mission vests made by his wife, Kranz also coined the phrase 'tough and competent', known as the 'Kranz Dictum'.
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Your next birthday is 342 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gene
Well-born, noble, of good stock
Read Full Gene Name AnalysisAugust 17, 1933 Facts
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Gene Kranz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Toledo
Educated At: Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology | Central Catholic High School | Saint Louis University
Occupation: military officer
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: International Space Hall of Fame | NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal | NASA Distinguished Service Medal | National Aviation Hall of Fame | Presidential Medal of Freedom
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 August 17, 1933
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 16 | 25 Leo 0 | 24 Scorpio 52 |
| Moon | 13 Cancer 42 | 14 Gemini 1 | 24 Scorpio 29 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 41 | 6 Leo 37 | 27 Scorpio 59 |
| Venus | 25 Virgo 22 | 20 Cancer 28 | 11 Capricorn 52 |
| Mars | 24 Libra 31 | 6 Libra 43 | 28 Sagittarius 46 |
| Jupiter | 24 Virgo 54 | 15 Cancer 10 | 14 Libra 6 |
| Saturn | 12 Aquarius 22 | 0 Aries 48 | 10 Aquarius 52 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 19 | 1 Gemini 19 | 24 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 19 | 1 Aries 41 | 12 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 24 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 47 | 19 Pisces 23 | 23 Aquarius 55 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 47 | 19 Virgo 23 | 23 Leo 55 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gene Kranz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025
