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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 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rocket Lab wins Nasa launch contract, adds to growing backlog
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