John David Backe was an American television executive who notably served as the President and CEO of CBS from 1977 to 1980. He previously worked as a bomber pilot and played a significant role in CBS's resurgence to the top of the ratings in the late 1970s. His tenure saw significant developments in the network before he was ousted by CBS founder William S. Paley. Backe passed away on October 22, 2015, at the age of 83 due to heart failure.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Backe belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Miami University
Occupation: television executive
Employers: CBS
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Ephemeris for July 5, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 5, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Cancer 25 | 14 Cancer 9 | 12 Libra 14 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 52 | 11 Cancer 0 | 27 Sagittarius 35 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 28 | 5 Leo 19 | 16 Libra 58 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 18 | 22 Cancer 40 | 28 Leo 17 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 24 | 19 Taurus 21 | 8 Leo 51 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 17 | 9 Gemini 13 | 11 Virgo 37 |
| Saturn | 3 Aquarius 1 | 19 Pisces 19 | 28 Capricorn 21 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 9 | 25 Taurus 57 | 21 Aries 45 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 51 | 29 Pisces 55 | 8 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 28 | 1 Aquarius 15 | 23 Cancer 22 |
| Rahu | 20 Pisces 23 | 10 Aries 59 | 15 Pisces 31 |
| Ketu | 20 Virgo 23 | 10 Libra 59 | 15 Virgo 31 |
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