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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1965, Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. 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 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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