June 24, 1985
“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.
- 2023: The Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin launches an insurrection against the Russian government.
- 2021: The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside.
- 2013: Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is found guilty of abusing his power and engaging in sex with an underage prostitute, and is sentenced to seven years in prison.
- 2012: Death of Lonesome George, the last known individual of Chelonoidis nigra abingdonii, a subspecies of the Galápagos tortoise.
2022
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- 67°F
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Back to the Future
Platoon
Police Story
Mr. Vampire
The Goonies
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1985
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