March 1, 1959
“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.
- 2014: Thirty-five people are killed and 143 injured in a mass stabbing at Kunming Railway Station in China.
- 2007: Tornadoes break out across the southern United States, killing at least 20 people, including eight at Enterprise High School.
- 2006: English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article, Jordanhill railway station.
- 2005: In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional.
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- 43°F
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- 27°F
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Sleeping Beauty
Antonia's Line
Ben-Hur
Some Like It Hot
North by Northwest
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1959
The world on the day you were born