Historical eventJuly 112021

Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Sunday, July 11 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2004-01-01.

Place: United States.

Type: aerospace manufacturer, airline, and public company.

Founded / initiated by: Richard Branson and Burt Rutan.

What happened

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. is a British-American spaceflight company founded by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group conglomerate, which retains an 11.9% stake through Virgin Investments Limited.

July 11 through the years

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  6. 2007Siege of Lal Masjid
  7. 2010Islamism
  8. 2010Spain national football team
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  10. 2015El Chapo
  11. 2021Virgin Galactic

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When did Virgin Galactic happen?

July 11 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Sunday.

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