April 8, 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: Solar eclipse: A total solar eclipse takes place at the Moon's ascending node, visible across North America.
- 2020: Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign, leaving Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee.
- 2014: Windows XP reaches its standard End Of Life and is no longer supported.
- 2010: U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the New START Treaty.
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- 38°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
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The Ten Commandments
North by Northwest
Giant
The Searchers
Night and Fog
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1956
The world on the day you were born