May 18, 1983
“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.
- 2026: A shooting carried out by two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego results in the deaths of five people, including the perpetrators.
- 2019: United States presidential election: Joe Biden launches his presidential campaign.
- 2018: A school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas kills ten people.
- 2018: Cubana de Aviación Flight 972 crashes in Santiago de las Vegas after takeoff from José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba, killing 112 of the 113 people on board.
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Trading Places
Amadeus
Scarface
Return of the Jedi
The Key
You share your birthday with
Keep this day forever.
Write a note, pick a postcard style, then save it or send it into the sea — for a stranger to find one day.
1983
The world on the day you were born