· THAT DAY · MAY 14, 1959 · NO. 67 ·
May 14, 1959
Thursday · 67 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
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.
Top Global Headlines
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- 2010: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-132 mission to deliver the first shuttle-launched Russian ISS component — Rassvet. This was originally slated to be the final launch of Atlantis, before Congress approved STS-135.
The New York Times — MAY 14, 1959
Agni Air Flight CHT crashes in Nepal after a failed go-around, killing 15 people.2012
Weather in New York
65°F
Rainy
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
The Happy Organ
Dave "Baby" Cortez
The Happy Organ
Dave "Baby" Cortez
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Ben-Hur
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Sleeping Beauty
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Some Like It Hot
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House on Haunted Hill
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1959
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May 14, 1959
Thu · 65°F Rainy · New York
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