August 23, 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.
- 2023: Chandrayaan-3 mission initiated first Moon landing in Indian history.
- 2013: A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia kills 31 people.
- 2012: A hot-air balloon crashes near the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, killing six people and injuring 28 others.
- 2011: A 5.8 MW earthquake struck the Piedmont region of Virginia, and was felt by more people than any other quake in U.S. history.
2023
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
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Seven Samurai
Rear Window
Godzilla
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1954
The world on the day you were born