February 16, 1952
“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.
- 2013: At least 91 people were killed and 190 others injured after a bomb hidden in a water tank exploded at a market in Hazara Town, Pakistan.
- 2013: A bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town, Quetta, Pakistan kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.
- 2006: The last Mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) is decommissioned by the United States Army.
- 2005: The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its ratification by Russia.
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- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
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Ikiru
Crash
Singin' in the Rain
High Noon
The African Queen
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1952
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