November 20, 1959
“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.
- 2022: The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar. This is the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East.
- 2015: Following a hostage siege, at least 19 people are killed in Bamako, Mali.
- 2003: Suicide bombers blew up the British consulate and the headquarters of HSBC Bank in Istanbul, killing 31 people, including consul general Roger Short and actor Kerem Yılmazer.
- 2003: After the November 15 bombings, a second day of the 2003 Istanbul bombings occurs in Istanbul, Turkey, destroying the Turkish head office of HSBC Bank AS and the British consulate.
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- 40°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Ben-Hur
Antonia's Line
Sleeping Beauty
Some Like It Hot
House on Haunted Hill
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1959
1959-11-20