· THAT DAY · AUGUST 12, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
August 12, 1959
Wednesday · 66 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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.
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- 2016: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
The New York Times — AUGUST 12, 1959
Six people, five victims and the perpetrator are killed in Keyham, Plymouth in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010.2021
Weather in New York
84°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
A Big Hunk O' Love
Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
A Big Hunk O' Love
Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
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Movies
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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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Wed · 84°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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