May 15, 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.
- 2024: Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is hospitalised after an assassination attempt.
- 2013: An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 389 people dead over three days.
- 2010: Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
- 2008: California becomes the second U.S. state after Massachusetts in 2004 to legalize same-sex marriage after the state's own Supreme Court rules a previous ban unconstitutional.
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