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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk (died 1684) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The 4 best science-fiction shows of 2026 so far
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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We’re already halfway through 2026, and a handful of sci-fi shows have already arrived and managed to surprise audiences. There hasn’t been a major wave of genre releases, but a few new productions and returning seasons of already established series are clearly out there, driving most of the conversation. And yes, there’s still plenty to []
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