Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1848, Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazilian politician, 5th President of Brazil (died 1919) was born. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States. In 1930, Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam). In 1958, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into law. In 1960, Kevin A. Ford, American colonel and astronaut was born. In 1981, Synyster Gates, American guitarist was born. In 1997, James Marriott, English musician and online content creator was born. In 2003, NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover-B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket. In 2007, Donald Michie, British scientist (born 1923) passed away. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump administration eyes offshore space launches
The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, according to a notice published Tuesday. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said in a notice Tuesday that it was considering allowing the use of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for offshore space activities. The Outer Continental Shelf refers to submerged lands that can be...
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