· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 20, 1998 · NO. 28 ·
February 20, 1998
Friday · 28 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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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- 2010: In Madeira Island, Portugal, heavy rain causes floods and mudslides, resulting in at least 43 deaths, in the worst disaster in the history of the archipelago.
The New York Times — FEBRUARY 20, 1998
Two trains collide in the Swiss town of Rafz resulting in as many as 49 people injured and Swiss Federal Railways cancelling some services.2015
Weather in New York
48°F
Rainy
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
Music
Movies
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Saving Private Ryan
Academy Award (1998)
American Beauty
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The Truman Show
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Mulan
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Rush Hour
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