May 17, 1971
“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.
- 2014: A military plane crash killed 17 people and left one survivor in northern Laos.
- 2014: A military plane crash in northern Laos kills 17 people.
- 2007: Trains from North and South Korea cross the 38th Parallel in a test-run agreed by both governments. This is the first time that trains have crossed the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.
- 2006: The aircraft carrier USS Oriskany is sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef.
2010
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Joy To The World
A Clockwork Orange
The Godfather
Duel
The Big Boss
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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1971
1971-05-17