Jack R. Thornell is an American photographer recognized for his impactful work, notably winning the Pulitzer Prize for capturing the moment when activist James Meredith was attacked by a sniper during the March Against Fear in Mississippi in June 1966. His photography highlights significant events within the civil rights movement and showcases the power of visual media in documenting social change. Born on August 29, 1939, Thornell's contributions have resonated in the fields of journalism and art, capturing moments of both tension and resilience in American history.
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
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Jack R. Thornell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: journalist | photographer
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize for Photography
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 29, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 26 | 6 Virgo 36 | 0 Sagittarius 30 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 9 | 19 Scorpio 37 | 22 Aries 35 |
| Mercury | 17 Leo 18 | 22 Leo 50 | 11 Sagittarius 37 |
| Venus | 3 Virgo 29 | 4 Leo 48 | 20 Sagittarius 40 |
| Mars | 24 Capricorn 8 | 14 Libra 26 | 2 Pisces 34 |
| Jupiter | 7 Aries 12 | 17 Cancer 28 | 28 Pisces 49 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 12 | 0 Aries 3 | 25 Aries 36 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 59 | 1 Gemini 27 | 19 Taurus 32 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 24 | 1 Aries 24 | 25 Virgo 11 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 2 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 50 |
| Rahu | 2 Scorpio 8 | 18 Pisces 44 | 27 Libra 34 |
| Ketu | 2 Taurus 8 | 18 Virgo 44 | 27 Aries 34 |
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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.Jack R. Thornell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025
