October 17, 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.
- 2019: Drug dealers in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico force the government to back down on an arrest.
- 2019: The 17 October Revolution starts in Lebanon.
- 2018: The recreational use of cannabis is legalized in Canada.
- 2018: A mass shooting and bombing at Kerch Polytechnic College in Crimea kills 21 people including the attacker and injures 70 others.
2023
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Oh Sheila
Back to the Future
Platoon
Police Story
Mr. Vampire
The Goonies
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1985
The world on the day you were born