· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 22, 1998 · NO. 27 ·
December 22, 1998
Tuesday · 27 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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.
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- 2012: Bashir Ahmad Bilour of Awami National Party and eight others are killed in a Pakistan Taliban bomber suicide attack in Dhaki Nalbandi area near Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
The New York Times — DECEMBER 22, 1998
The 2018–2019 United States federal government shutdown, the second-longest shutdown of the U.S. federal government in history, begins.2018
Weather in New York
57°F
Rainy
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 32 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
I'm Your Angel
R. Kelly & Celine Dion
I'm Your Angel
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Movies
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Saving Private Ryan
Academy Award (1998)
American Beauty
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The Truman Show
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Mulan
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Rush Hour
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