June 1, 1969
“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.
- 2015: The river cruise ship Dongfang zhi Xing capsized in the Yangtze, resulting in 442 deaths in China's worst peacetime maritime disaster.
- 2015: A ship carrying 458 people capsizes in the Yangtze river in China's Hubei province, killing 442 people.
- 2011: A rare tornado outbreak occurs in New England; a strong EF3 tornado strikes Springfield, Massachusetts, during the event, killing four people.
- 2011: Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its final landing after 25 flights.
2018
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- 71°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
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Patton
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True Grit
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1969
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