Richard James Gelles was an influential American writer and sociologist known for his pioneering research on family violence and child welfare. Born on July 7, 1946, he authored 24 books along with over 100 articles, chapters, and papers. His significant contributions played a vital role in shaping government policy and social work practices across the United States. Gelles passed away on June 26, 2020, leaving behind a legacy that continues to impact the fields of sociology and social work.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard James Gelles belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Newton
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Educated At: Bates College | University of Rochester | University of New Hampshire
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | psychologist | writer
Spouses: Judy S. Gelles
Employers: University of Rhode Island | University of Pennsylvania
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Ephemeris for July 7, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Cancer 55 | 15 Cancer 47 | 1 Libra 0 |
| Moon | 1 Scorpio 18 | 8 Sagittarius 59 | 22 Virgo 25 |
| Mercury | 10 Leo 53 | 11 Leo 23 | 8 Libra 49 |
| Venus | 22 Leo 53 | 3 Gemini 20 | 16 Scorpio 1 |
| Mars | 10 Virgo 0 | 11 Virgo 39 | 29 Libra 59 |
| Jupiter | 18 Libra 4 | 6 Cancer 20 | 29 Libra 44 |
| Saturn | 27 Cancer 2 | 1 Aries 47 | 6 Leo 28 |
| Uranus | 19 Gemini 14 | 0 Gemini 2 | 21 Gemini 48 |
| Neptune | 5 Libra 57 | 2 Aries 10 | 8 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 36 | 2 Aquarius 59 | 12 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 32 | 21 Pisces 33 | 15 Gemini 21 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 32 | 21 Virgo 33 | 15 Sagittarius 21 |
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