October 16, 1951
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2017: The Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in Bidnija.
- 2017: Storm Ophelia strikes the U.K. and Ireland causing major damage and power loss.
- 2013: Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse International Airport in Laos, killing 49 people.
- 2002: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens in Egypt, commemorating the ancient library of Alexandria.
2013
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
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Alice in Wonderland
Endgame
Strangers on a Train
Quo Vadis
A Streetcar Named Desire
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1951
The world on the day you were born