James Frederick Bonk (1931-2013) was a dedicated American chemistry professor at Duke University known for prioritizing teaching over research. Over his 50+ years tenure, he taught introductory courses, earning affection from students who dubbed his main class as Bonkistry. Bonk held a B.S. from Carroll College and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Renowned for his humor and love for tennis, he was honored with a court named after him. His amusing stories, including a notorious makeup exam incident, showcased his wit. He passed away in 2013 and is interred at Duke University.
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Time Zone - America/Menominee (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Bonk belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Menominee
Place of Death: Durham
Educated At: Carroll University | Ohio State University
Occupation: professor
Employers: Duke University
Awards Received: David and Janet Brooks Teaching Award | Dean's Distinguished Service Award | University Medal | James Bond award for James Bonding
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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 February 6, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Aquarius 0 | 17 Aquarius 57 | 21 Taurus 2 |
| Moon | 8 Libra 59 | 17 Libra 1 | 26 Pisces 1 |
| Mercury | 23 Capricorn 33 | 29 Aquarius 39 | 3 Taurus 36 |
| Venus | 0 Capricorn 15 | 25 Aquarius 24 | 19 Aries 57 |
| Mars | 3 Leo 4 | 11 Aquarius 14 | 15 Leo 38 |
| Jupiter | 11 Cancer 34 | 16 Cancer 46 | 16 Cancer 32 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 11 | 29 Pisces 8 | 23 Capricorn 27 |
| Uranus | 12 Aries 21 | 27 Taurus 28 | 17 Aries 19 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 53 | 0 Aries 18 | 3 Virgo 0 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 15 | 3 Aquarius 52 | 19 Cancer 1 |
| Rahu | 17 Aries 39 | 10 Pisces 13 | 12 Aries 38 |
| Ketu | 17 Libra 39 | 10 Virgo 13 | 12 Libra 38 |
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