April 2, 1979
“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.
- 2025: Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide tariffs.
- 2021: At least 49 people are killed in a train derailment in Taiwan after a truck accidentally rolls onto the track.
- 2021: A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.
- 2020: COVID-19 pandemic: The total number of confirmed cases reach one million.
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