· THAT DAY · JULY 18, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
July 18, 1959
Saturday · 66 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
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.
Top Global Headlines
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- 2014: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed.
- 2013: The Government of Detroit, with up to $20 billion in debt, files for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Weather in New York
81°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
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
Chace Crawford
American actor (born 1985)
Noah Lyles
American sprinter (born 1997)
Bam Adebayo
American basketball player (born 1997)
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18
JUL
1959
1959
A day worth remembering ✦
July 18, 1959
Sat · 81°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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