January 28, 1986
“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: The Rubaya mine collapse at Rubaya mines in DR Congo causes at least 400 deaths and injured several others.
- 2026: Storm Kristin causes a catastrophic impact in Portugal and Spain with €6 billion in damage in the central region of Portugal, 15 deaths and 2,000 injuries.
- 2023: Protests begin in the United States after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols.
- 2021: A nitrogen leak at a poultry food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia kills six and injures at least ten.
2026
- High
- 25°F
- Low
- 10°F
- Humidity
- 49%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
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1986
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