August 27, 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.
- 2011: Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
- 2009: The Myanmar military junta and ethnic armies began three days of violent clashes in the region of Kokang.
- 2006: Comair Flight 5191 crashed while inadvertently attempting to take off from the wrong runway at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49 of the 50 people on board, and causing the Federal Aviation Administration to modify air traffic control rules.
- 2006: Comair Flight 5191 crashes on takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, bound for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Of the passengers and crew, 49 of 50 are confirmed dead in the hours following the crash.
2009
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
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Seven Samurai
Rear Window
Godzilla
On the Waterfront
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1954
1954-08-27