February 29, 1956
“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.
- 2024: The Flour Massacre took place in the Gaza Strip: Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid amidst the Gaza war, killing over 100 and wounding 750.
- 2020: The United States and the Taliban sign the Doha Agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan.
- 2020: Muhyiddin Yassin is appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia, amid the 2020 Malaysian political crisis.
- 2020: Luxembourg becomes the first country in the world to render public transport free nationwide.
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- Humidity
- 48%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
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The Ten Commandments
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Night and Fog
The Searchers
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1956
The world on the day you were born