John David Backe was an American television executive who notably served as the President and CEO of CBS from 1977 to 1980. He previously worked as a bomber pilot and played a significant role in CBS's resurgence to the top of the ratings in the late 1970s. His tenure saw significant developments in the network before he was ousted by CBS founder William S. Paley. Backe passed away on October 22, 2015, at the age of 83 due to heart failure.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Backe belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Miami University
Occupation: television executive
Employers: CBS
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 July 5, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Cancer 25 | 13 Cancer 55 | 13 Libra 13 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 52 | 15 Scorpio 30 | 11 Capricorn 34 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 28 | 9 Leo 47 | 18 Libra 39 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 18 | 1 Gemini 10 | 29 Leo 24 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 24 | 10 Virgo 31 | 9 Leo 26 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 17 | 5 Cancer 54 | 11 Virgo 50 |
| Saturn | 3 Aquarius 1 | 1 Aries 46 | 28 Capricorn 21 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 9 | 29 Taurus 57 | 21 Aries 42 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 51 | 2 Aries 10 | 9 Virgo 1 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 28 | 3 Aquarius 1 | 23 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 20 Pisces 23 | 21 Pisces 39 | 15 Pisces 28 |
| Ketu | 20 Virgo 23 | 21 Virgo 39 | 15 Virgo 28 |
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