Person in history
Stockton Rush
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Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · June 18
Their story
Who they were
Richard Stockton Rush III was an American businessman who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of OceanGate, a deep-sea exploration company.
Why this date
Stockton Rush appears on our June 18 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Stockton Rush
When did Stockton Rush die?
June 18 2023.
Who else was born on this day?
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