December 18, 1955
“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.
- 2022: Argentina win the FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4–2 on penalties following a 3–3 draw after extra time.
- 2019: The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time.
- 2017: An Amtrak Cascades passenger train derailed near DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring sixty-five others.
- 2017: Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others.
2023
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- 41°F
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- 25°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
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Lady and the Tramp
Ip Man
To Catch a Thief
The Seven Year Itch
Marty
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1955
The world on the day you were born