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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LAST WORD | A lesson in wealth management for those richest of the rich
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Your First 5 Potential Moves When Inherited Wealth Makes You Rich Overnight
Your First 5 Potential Moves When Inherited Wealth Makes You Rich Overnight
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