· THAT DAY · MARCH 17, 2002 · NO. 24 ·
March 17, 2002
Sunday · 24 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
- 2016: Rojava conflict: At a conference in Rmelan, the Movement for a Democratic Society declares the establishment of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria.
- 2011: First Libyan Civil War: The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1973, authorizing military intervention in Libya to protect civilians.
- 2004: Unrest in Kosovo: More than 22 are killed and 200 wounded. Thirty-five Serbian Orthodox shrines in Kosovo and two mosques in Serbia are destroyed.
- 2003: Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Robin Cook, resigns from the British Cabinet in disagreement with government plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Weather in New York
40°F
Snowy
- High
- 40°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Ain't It Funny
Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
Ain't It Funny
Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
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Movies
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Academy Award (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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Secretary
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Irreversible
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Spider-Man
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Shinji Kagawa
Japanese footballer (born 1989)
Katie Ledecky
American swimmer (born 1997)
John Boyega
English actor (born 1992)
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March 17, 2002
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