December 31, 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.
- 2020: The World Health Organization issues its first emergency use validation for a COVID-19 vaccine.
- 2018: Thirty-nine people are killed after a ten-story building collapses in the industrial city of Magnitogorsk, Russia.
- 2015: A fire breaks out at the Downtown Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located near the Burj Khalifa, two hours before the fireworks display is due to commence. Sixteen injuries were reported; one had a heart attack, another suffered a major injury, and fourteen others with minor injuries.
- 2014: A New Year's Eve celebration stampede in Shanghai kills at least 36 people and injures 49 others.
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- 34°F
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- 28°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 24 km/h
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Ikiru
Crash
Singin' in the Rain
High Noon
Ivanhoe
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1952
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