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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 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1870, Louis II, Prince of Monaco (died 1949) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1951, Joan Bauer, American author was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Widow's Bay is so good it's already been renewed for season 2
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Related coverage for "Widow's Bay is so good it's already been renewed for season 2": Us Weekly — Bethenny Frankel Adores This 2-in-1 Tummy-Control Swimsuit. Gizmodo — ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Gets a New Title for Its Re-Release. South Africa Today — Pumping Surf At Victoria Bay For Opening Day Of The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro. Engadget — Apple's Widow's Bay has the most Emmy noms of any new show this year. Daily Mail — Kate Hudson shows off her enviable body in tiny G-string bikini on Amalfi Coast family vacation. TheJournal.ie — Review: Is Katie Price - Nothing To Hide worth watching?