News of the Day: 1986
Friday, March 16, 2001 | 9:11 a.m.
Jan. 29: Local NASA rep: Liquid fuel leak may be cause of horror
Story: As horrified Americans watched the space shuttle Challenger explode little more than one minute after launch Tuesday, analytic chemist Paul Keller said in Las Vegas that the tragedy should delay the space program until the blast's cause is discovered.
Feb. 27: Aquino moves quickly to smooth over country's woes
Story: In the Philippines, President Corazon Aquino moved quickly Wednesday to take control of the government, naming 18 aides and tightening her grip on the military, as an ailing Ferdinand Marcos flew to exile in the United States.
April 16: Khadafy's daughter killed in U.S. raid
Story: Moammar Khadafy's adopted infant daughter was killed and two of his sons were wounded in the massive U.S. air raid on Libya early Tuesday that drew condemnation from many nations and terrorist vows of retaliation against Americans.
July 1: Big Apple ready for Liberty bash
Story: Although the four-day festivities to honor the 100th birthday of the Statue of Liberty begin Thursday, preparations for New York's biggest Fourth of July celebration since the 1976 Bicentennial could be spotted all over town.
Dec. 24: Perfect landing ends Voyager odyssey
Story: Pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager gently glided their fragile aircraft Voyager home to a triumphant return and a place in avaition history Tuesday after nine bruising and perilous days in the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling.
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