Neil Burgess Jr. was an influential American aircraft propulsion engineer and designer, born on August 2, 1918. He worked at General Electric alongside Gerhard Neumann, and they together achieved recognition for their innovative development of the General Electric J79 turbojet engine. This engine was notably used to power the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, contributing significantly to advancements in aerospace technology. Their efforts were honored with the prestigious Collier Trophy in 1958, marking a high point in Burgess's distinguished career.
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Meaning of the name - Neil
champion, cloud
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Neil Burgess Jr. belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melrose
Occupation: aircraft propulsion engineer | designer
Employers: General Electric
Awards Received: Collier Trophy
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Ephemeris for August 2, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 31 | 10 Leo 37 | 24 Scorpio 30 |
| Moon | 19 Gemini 8 | 23 Scorpio 1 | 15 Taurus 27 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 40 | 7 Leo 47 | 12 Sagittarius 42 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 37 | 2 Cancer 54 | 22 Scorpio 56 |
| Mars | 21 Libra 12 | 27 Virgo 20 | 4 Capricorn 43 |
| Jupiter | 4 Cancer 12 | 12 Cancer 5 | 15 Cancer 15 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 35 | 1 Aries 28 | 28 Leo 30 |
| Uranus | 26 Aquarius 20 | 0 Gemini 59 | 23 Aquarius 50 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 56 | 1 Aries 57 | 9 Leo 19 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 52 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 6 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 19 Sagittarius 43 | 20 Pisces 10 | 14 Sagittarius 3 |
| Ketu | 19 Gemini 43 | 20 Virgo 10 | 14 Gemini 3 |
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