August 19, 1953
“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: Around 250,000 farmed non-native Atlantic salmon were accidentally released into the wild near Cypress Island, Washington.
- 2013: The Dhamara Ghat train accident kills at least 37 people in the Indian state of Bihar.
- 2010: Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
- 2009: A series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others.
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- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
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Roman Holiday
On the Waterfront
Peter Pan
Tokyo Story
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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1953
The world on the day you were born