Jim Runyon (1931-1973) was a notable American radio announcer and disc jockey famed for his engaging evening shows that catered to a teenage audience. Recognized for his heartfelt sign-off, his popularity soared during the late 1960s and early 1970s. After a career that spanned several prominent radio stations across West Virginia and Ohio, as well as a stint in television, Runyon's vibrant life was cut short by leukemia. He left behind a legacy cherished by fans and the radio community, along with his wife and three children.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim Runyon belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Logan, West Virginia
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Marshall College
Occupation: disc jockey | actor
Spouses: Jane Roberts
Children: Jennifer Runyon | David | Scott
Employers: WHTN Radio | WLW | WLWT | WLWD | WTVN | WCFL | WHDH | KYW | WEWS-TV
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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 January 8, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 28 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 22 Aries 48 |
| Moon | 14 Virgo 18 | 26 Virgo 12 | 5 Pisces 26 |
| Mercury | 11 Capricorn 28 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 11 Taurus 29 |
| Venus | 3 Sagittarius 27 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 15 Pisces 16 |
| Mars | 13 Leo 48 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 4 Leo 3 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 59 | 20 Cancer 20 | 12 Cancer 26 |
| Saturn | 14 Capricorn 52 | 26 Pisces 34 | 23 Capricorn 11 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 34 | 27 Taurus 46 | 15 Aries 45 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 31 | 29 Pisces 36 | 3 Virgo 15 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 51 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 18 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 19 Aries 12 | 11 Pisces 45 | 14 Aries 10 |
| Ketu | 19 Libra 12 | 11 Virgo 45 | 14 Libra 10 |
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