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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Longed for and lived for: A same-sex couple on fatherhood against all odds
Jeff and Mack of 2Dads2Daughters did everything they could to have their daughters in their life. Now, they’re happily raising Maria and Olivia together.
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