October 29, 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.
- 2022: At least 156 die at a crowd crush during a Halloween celebration in Itaewon district, Seoul, South Korea.
- 2022: At least 100 people are killed and over 300 are injured by a double car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- 2018: A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing 189 people on board. This is the first of two crashes that will lead to the plane being grounded worldwide.
- 2015: China announces the end of its one-child policy after 35 years.
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- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
The Thing
Terms of Endearment
Blade Runner
First Blood
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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1982
The world on the day you were born