Ruth R. Benerito was an American chemist and inventor, born on January 12, 1916, and passed away on October 5, 2013. She is renowned for her contributions to the textile industry, particularly for developing wash-and-wear cotton fabrics. Her innovative work led to 55 patents, highlighting her significant impact on fabric technology.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ruth
friend, companion
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Ruth R. Benerito belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: New Orleans
Place of Death: Metairie
Educated At: Tulane University | University of Chicago
Occupation: chemist | inventor
Employers: United States Department of Agriculture | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Garvan–Olin Medal | National Inventors Hall of Fame | Lemelson–MIT Prize
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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 January 12, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Capricorn 13 | 22 Capricorn 32 | 11 Taurus 0 |
| Moon | 28 Aries 8 | 15 Scorpio 20 | 5 Taurus 16 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 24 | 17 Capricorn 0 | 28 Taurus 27 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 58 | 23 Capricorn 59 | 26 Gemini 20 |
| Mars | 28 Leo 53 | 21 Capricorn 44 | 18 Leo 39 |
| Jupiter | 23 Pisces 47 | 19 Cancer 48 | 18 Aries 30 |
| Saturn | 13 Cancer 10 | 26 Pisces 52 | 12 Cancer 32 |
| Uranus | 14 Aquarius 16 | 27 Taurus 41 | 19 Aquarius 26 |
| Neptune | 1 Leo 34 | 29 Pisces 41 | 0 Leo 0 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 54 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 1 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 9 Aquarius 7 | 11 Pisces 32 | 3 Aquarius 17 |
| Ketu | 9 Leo 7 | 11 Virgo 32 | 3 Leo 17 |
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