· THAT DAY · MAY 23, 1959 · NO. 67 ·
May 23, 1959
Saturday · 67 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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- 2021: A cable car falls from a mountain near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, killing 14 people.
- 2021: Ryanair Flight 4978 is forced to land by Belarusian authorities to detain dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.
Weather in New York
73°F
Rainy
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- 73°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
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Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison
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Wilbert Harrison
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Movies
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Sleeping Beauty
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Ben-Hur
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Some Like It Hot
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House on Haunted Hill
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Lena Meyer-Landrut
German singer (born 1991)
Joe Gomez
English footballer (born 1997)
Çağlar Söyüncü
Turkish footballer (born 1996)
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1959
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A day worth remembering ✦
May 23, 1959
Sat · 73°F Rainy · New York
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