William F. Kerby (July 28, 1908 – 1989) was a prominent businessman who served as chairman and CEO of Dow Jones & Co., and publisher of The Wall Street Journal from 1966 to 1975. He was instrumental in transforming The Wall Street Journal into the second largest national newspaper in the United States, achieving a circulation exceeding 2 million. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he received honorary degrees from DePauw University and Moravian College, and was recognized by Harvard Business School as one of the great American business leaders of the 20th century.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William F. Kerby belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Educated At: University of Michigan
Occupation: publisher
Employers: Dow Jones & Co.
Awards Received: Honorary degrees from DePauw University | Moravian College | Selected as one of the 'Great American Business Leaders' by Harvard Business School
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Leo 10 | 5 Leo 52 | 0 Sagittarius 1 |
| Moon | 9 Leo 32 | 23 Virgo 28 | 15 Scorpio 28 |
| Mercury | 15 Cancer 43 | 11 Leo 24 | 13 Scorpio 16 |
| Venus | 5 Cancer 21 | 27 Gemini 10 | 23 Libra 2 |
| Mars | 13 Leo 6 | 24 Virgo 17 | 28 Libra 8 |
| Jupiter | 19 Leo 55 | 11 Cancer 1 | 12 Virgo 7 |
| Saturn | 10 Aries 39 | 1 Aries 37 | 4 Aries 5 |
| Uranus | 14 Capricorn 3 | 0 Gemini 50 | 14 Capricorn 26 |
| Neptune | 15 Cancer 23 | 2 Aries 1 | 16 Cancer 49 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 15 | 2 Aquarius 29 | 25 Gemini 17 |
| Rahu | 3 Cancer 22 | 20 Pisces 26 | 27 Gemini 10 |
| Ketu | 3 Capricorn 22 | 20 Virgo 26 | 27 Sagittarius 10 |
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