October 21, 1987
“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: Thirty people are killed in a fiery bus crash in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- 2019: In Canada, the 2019 Canadian federal election ends, resulting in incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remaining in office, albeit with the Liberal Party in a minority government.
- 2018: A passenger train derails in Yilan County, Taiwan, killing 18 people and injuring 187.
- 2011: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year.
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- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Lost In Emotion
Predator
Rain Man
The Princess Bride
Full Metal Jacket
Dirty Dancing
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1987
The world on the day you were born