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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Company That Did 2010 Reflecting Pool Renovation Passed: 'Unfeasable'
Several months before blue strips started floating to the surface of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a company involved in its last renovation more than 15 years ago was approached with an opportunity to do this remodel as well. But the company said no.
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