John Joseph Houghtaling was an American entrepreneur and inventor best known for creating the Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed in 1958. This innovative product became a popular feature in mid-priced hotels and motels from the 1960s through the early 1980s. Houghtaling's invention revolutionized the hospitality industry, providing a unique and entertaining experience for guests. His legacy lives on through the continued use and recognition of the vibrating bed in various establishments. Houghtaling was born on November 14, 1916, and passed away on June 17, 2009.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Houghtaling belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kansas City
Place of Death: Fort Pierce
Cause of Death: stroke
Occupation: inventor
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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 November 14, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Scorpio 3 | 22 Scorpio 37 | 12 Pisces 36 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 49 | 21 Virgo 57 | 16 Cancer 25 |
| Mercury | 16 Scorpio 37 | 4 Sagittarius 53 | 22 Aquarius 19 |
| Venus | 13 Libra 58 | 9 Scorpio 47 | 29 Aquarius 0 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 15 | 7 Sagittarius 22 | 11 Pisces 59 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 16 | 25 Cancer 9 | 3 Taurus 8 |
| Saturn | 1 Leo 21 | 25 Pisces 13 | 24 Cancer 54 |
| Uranus | 15 Aquarius 53 | 29 Taurus 44 | 20 Aquarius 57 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 53 | 29 Pisces 32 | 2 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 6 | 1 Aquarius 36 | 2 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 22 Capricorn 51 | 14 Pisces 40 | 17 Capricorn 5 |
| Ketu | 22 Cancer 51 | 14 Virgo 40 | 17 Cancer 5 |
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