August 9, 1954
“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.
- 2024: Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 crashes near Vinhedo, São Paulo, killing all 62 people on board.
- 2021: The Tampere light rail officially starts operating.
- 2014: Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, resulting in widespread protests and unrest.
- 2014: Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
2018
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- 72°F
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- 69°F
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
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Seven Samurai
Rear Window
On the Waterfront
Godzilla
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1954
1954-08-09