February 13, 1979
“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.
- 2021: Former U.S. President Donald Trump is acquitted in his second impeachment trial.
- 2021: A major winter storm causes blackouts and kills at least 82 people in Texas and northern Mexico.
- 2017: Kim Jong-nam, brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, is assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
- 2012: The first Vega rocket was launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre.
2017
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- Low
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- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
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