July 24, 1982
“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.
- 2025: Angara Airlines Flight 2311 crashes on approach to Tynda Airport, killing all 48 people on board.
- 2019: Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after winning the Conservative Party leadership election.
- 2019: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating Jeremy Hunt in a leadership contest, succeeding Theresa May.
- 2014: Air Algérie Flight 5017 disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; its wreckage was found the following day in Mali with no survivors.
2024
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- 85°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
The Thing
Terms of Endearment
Blade Runner
First Blood
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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1982
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