September 16, 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.
- 2022: The death of Mahsa Amini occurred in Tehran, Iran, sparking worldwide protests.
- 2021: A 6.0 Mw earthquake strikes Lu County, Sichuan, China, killing three and injuring more than 88.
- 2021: Inspiration4, the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.
- 2015: A 8.3 Mw earthquake strikes the Chilean city of Illapel, killing 15 people, injuring at least 34, leaving at least six missing, and causing extensive damage. One person also dies in Argentina.
2022
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 17 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