February 6, 1954
“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.
- 2021: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suspends agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to send asylum seekers back to their home countries.
- 2018: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, a super heavy launch vehicle, makes its maiden flight.
- 2016: An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes southern Taiwan, killing 117 people.
- 2012: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits the central Philippine island of Negros, leaving 112 people dead.
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