James Hunt was a British racing driver who achieved fame as the Formula One World Champion in 1976. Starting his career in touring car racing, he progressed to Formula Three and was soon signed by Hesketh Racing. Known for his reckless driving, he earned the nickname 'Hunt the Shunt.' After joining McLaren, Hunt won the World Championship in his first year. He retired from racing in 1979 and transitioned to a career as a commentator for the BBC. Hunt passed away from a heart attack at the age of 45.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Generation Group
James Hunt belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Belmont
Place of Death: Wimbledon
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Wellington College
Occupation: broadcaster | Formula One driver | racing automobile driver | journalist
Spouses: Suzy Miller
Employers: Hesketh Racing | McLaren | BBC
Awards Received: Formula One World Championship 1976
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Ephemeris for August 29, 1947
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 30 | 6 Virgo 36 | 22 Scorpio 29 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 21 | 19 Scorpio 37 | 25 Sagittarius 37 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 5 | 22 Leo 50 | 5 Scorpio 31 |
| Venus | 4 Virgo 10 | 4 Leo 48 | 11 Sagittarius 20 |
| Mars | 10 Cancer 15 | 14 Libra 26 | 23 Leo 40 |
| Jupiter | 20 Scorpio 27 | 17 Cancer 28 | 4 Sagittarius 46 |
| Saturn | 15 Leo 53 | 0 Aries 3 | 22 Leo 48 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 42 | 1 Gemini 27 | 25 Gemini 23 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 16 | 1 Aries 24 | 12 Libra 1 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 39 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 14 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 24 | 18 Pisces 44 | 23 Taurus 16 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 24 | 18 Virgo 44 | 23 Scorpio 16 |
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