· THAT DAY · JUNE 19, 1968 · NO. 57 ·
June 19, 1968
Wednesday · 57 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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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- 2012: Facing allegations of sexual assault in Sweden, Julian Assange (pictured), the founder of WikiLeaks, requested asylum at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
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Weather in New York
72°F
Rainy
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
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Mrs. Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel
Mrs. Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel
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Movies
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Academy Award (1968)
Mulan
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Once Upon a Time in the West
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Planet of the Apes
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Rosemary's Baby
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