June 21, 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.
- 2025: A hot air balloon catches fire mid-flight and crashes in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, killing 8 of the 21 on board.
- 2012: An Indonesian Air Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11.
- 2009: Greenland assumes self-rule.
- 2006: Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named Nix and Hydra.
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
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The Ten Commandments
North by Northwest
The Searchers
Giant
Night and Fog
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1956
The world on the day you were born