Robert Frank Borkenstein was an American inventor, researcher, and professor, best known for inventing the Breathalyzer, a device that measures blood alcohol content. Born on August 31, 1912, he made significant contributions to the field of alcohol testing and was widely recognized for his work throughout his career. Borkenstein's innovations have had a lasting impact on law enforcement and public health, especially in efforts to reduce drunk driving and improve road safety. He passed away on August 10, 2002.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Frank Borkenstein belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Fort Wayne
Place of Death: Bloomington
Educated At: Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation: police officer | inventor
Employers: Indiana State Police | Indiana University Bloomington
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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 August 31, 1912
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Virgo 56 | 8 Virgo 35 | 0 Capricorn 34 |
| Moon | 21 Aries 58 | 13 Sagittarius 53 | 11 Gemini 11 |
| Mercury | 23 Leo 37 | 26 Leo 35 | 9 Sagittarius 29 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 29 | 7 Leo 15 | 11 Aquarius 45 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 44 | 15 Libra 45 | 16 Sagittarius 9 |
| Jupiter | 6 Sagittarius 34 | 17 Cancer 50 | 27 Sagittarius 16 |
| Saturn | 4 Gemini 32 | 29 Pisces 55 | 29 Taurus 6 |
| Uranus | 0 Aquarius 4 | 1 Gemini 28 | 1 Aquarius 39 |
| Neptune | 25 Cancer 6 | 1 Aries 21 | 25 Cancer 16 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 54 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 29 Gemini 0 |
| Rahu | 14 Aries 12 | 18 Pisces 38 | 8 Aries 13 |
| Ketu | 14 Libra 12 | 18 Virgo 38 | 8 Libra 13 |
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