John H. Armstrong was a multifaceted American mechanical engineer, inventor, editor, and author, recognized primarily for his contributions to model railroading, particularly in layout design and operations. He was prolific in writing on this subject, influencing many enthusiasts. Armstrong was married to Ellen Palmer for 44 years, and together they had four children, leaving a legacy in both family and hobbyist communities.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Armstrong belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Canandaigua
Educated At: Purdue University
Occupation: mechanical engineer | inventor | editor | author | model railroader
Spouses: Ellen Palmer
Children: 4
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Ephemeris for November 18, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Scorpio 4 | 26 Scorpio 36 | 12 Pisces 35 |
| Moon | 24 Aquarius 35 | 9 Scorpio 28 | 5 Capricorn 48 |
| Mercury | 20 Scorpio 24 | 0 Sagittarius 33 | 11 Pisces 19 |
| Venus | 1 Capricorn 12 | 14 Scorpio 45 | 27 Aries 14 |
| Mars | 23 Capricorn 14 | 10 Sagittarius 15 | 13 Aries 59 |
| Jupiter | 15 Virgo 30 | 25 Cancer 5 | 13 Virgo 51 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 32 | 25 Pisces 8 | 22 Virgo 53 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 44 | 29 Taurus 34 | 6 Pisces 0 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 45 | 29 Pisces 29 | 11 Leo 34 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 36 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 6 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 5 Scorpio 17 | 14 Pisces 27 | 29 Libra 43 |
| Ketu | 5 Taurus 17 | 14 Virgo 27 | 29 Aries 43 |
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