April 17, 1956
“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.
- 2021: The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, takes place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
- 2014: NASA's Kepler space telescope confirms the discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star.
- 2013: An ammonium nitrate explosion occurred at a fertilizer company facility in West, Texas, U.S., killing 15 people and injuring 160 others.
- 2013: An explosion at a fertilizer plant in the city of West, Texas, kills 15 people and injures 160 others.
2014
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
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The Ten Commandments
North by Northwest
Giant
The Searchers
Night and Fog
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1956
1956-04-17