September 18, 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.
- 2018: Cannabis is legalized in South Africa, through a ruling of the Constitutional Court.
- 2017: Toy retail chain Toys "R" Us files for bankruptcy protection in the United States and Canada.
- 2015: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshawar.
- 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%.
2016
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 25 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