· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 22, 1973 · NO. 52 ·
October 22, 1973
Monday · 52 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2015: A sword-wielding man attacked students and teachers at a high school in Trollhättan, killing three people in Sweden's deadliest school attack.
- 2014: In Ottawa, Canada, the downtown core was placed on lockdown after a series of shootings at Parliament Hill.
- 2014: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacks the Parliament of Canada, killing a soldier and injuring three other people.
- 2013: The Australian Capital Territory becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage with the Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013.
The New York Times — OCTOBER 22, 1973
Same-sex marriage is legalised, and abortion is decriminalised in Northern Ireland as a result of the Northern Ireland Assembly not being restored.2019
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- 72%
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- 8 km/h
Music
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The Exorcist
Academy Award (1973)
The Godfather Part II
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Enter the Dragon
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Malicious
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