2015 Event Stock markets around the world fall after China reports a low value for its purchasing managers' index, suggesting that the nation's economy is slowing; in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average drops by 470 points 2015 Event Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, steps down after the company reports poor first quarter results; cofounder Jack Dorsey will step in as temporary CEO, but Costolo will keep his position on the board 2015 Event Apple reports higher earnings than expected by Wall Street, at $2.33 per share for the second quarter versus the projected $2.16 per share; earnings were boosted by strong sales of the latest iPhone models and increased sales in China 2014 Event The World Health Organization reports that the rate of Ebola infection is slowing in Liberia, with hospitals now at less than full capacity; the slowdown is attributed to a campaign to educate citizens on safe burial practices 2014 Event Amazon Inc. reports a $126 million loss for the second quarter, its second-highest loss on record; the company has been investing in new services to attract and retain more customers 2014 Event Multiple U.S. food chains in China drop meat supplier Shanghai Husi after reports that the company used expired meat and unsanitary processing conditions; companies include McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King and Starbucks 2014 Event A survey by Consumer Reports reveals that diners prefer restaurants that use higher quality ingredients and allow for customization of the meal; Chipotle Mexican Grill led the survey in the fast-casual category 2014 Event Facebook reports that over 90% of its tech employees are Asian or white, while women make up only 15% of tech employees and 31% of all employees; COO Cheryl Sandberg notes that more women are also needed in leadership roles at the company 2014 Event Reports of delays at U.S. Veterans Administration facilities has created temporary unity in Congress as lawmakers seek to address the scandal; thousands of veterans have waited at least three months to see a doctor; many have never been seen at all 2014 Event Telecom company Vodafone reports that certain nations allow authorities direct access to citizen communications data without a warrant; the company is prohibited from revealing the names of these nations 2014 Event Spain will increase spending in an $8.2 billion program aimed to stimulate economic growth; the country has been working to overcome an unemployment rate of 25%, but recent reports have shown an encouraging decline in jobless claims 2014 Event eBay announces that its databases were accessed by hackers in February and March of this year; despite no reports to date of illicit activity arising from the cyberattack, the company is requiring all users to change their passwords 2014 Event Donald Sterling, L.A. Clippers owner, is banned for life after reports of his racist comments; a new CEO will be appointed, and other team owners are encouraged to pressure Sterling into selling; many parties have already expressed interest 2014 Event The World Bank reports that India is now the third-largest economy behind the U.S. and China on the basis of purchasing power parity; India replaces Japan, though Japan remains in third place when GDPs are compared on an exchange-rated basis 2014 Event Stock shares of automaker Tesla rise above $200 after reports that Apple, Inc. executives met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in 2013 to potentially discuss an acquisition 2014 Event A measles outbreak is declared in Metro Manila; the Philippine Department of Health reports 1,724 cases as of December 14, and 71 people in one hospital alone died in 2013 2013 Event Russia's Defense Ministry reports the Soyuz-2-1v Russian rocket was successfully launched 2013 Event A security news site reports that the credit and debit card account stolen from 40 million Target Corporation customers are up for sale on the black market; cards are being sold from around $20 to more than $100 each 2013 Event During the first month of its release in October, the U.S. government reports that 106,185 people signed up for health insurance; only 26,794 signed up using the failed website, HealthCare.gov 2013 Event The Organization on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons reports it has completed the inspection of 21 out of 23 chemical weapons sites across Syria, resulting in the destruction of over 1,000 metric tons of toxic agents and munitions 2013 Event In an effort to repair strained relations after news reports cite the U.S. spied on Chancellor Angela Merke's cell phone, President Barack Obama congratulates the Chancellor on the formation of her new cabinet, and invites her to Washington 2013 Event After being elected to the UN Security Council, Saudi Arabia reports it will decline its seat because the UN failed to end the Ghouta chemical attack 2013 Event Central Australia reports the sighting of a Central rock rat; the creature is found only in Australia and has not been seen since 1960 2013 Event Reports citing leaks of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant lead South Korea to ban all fishery imports from eight of Japan's prefectures 2013 Event The University of Liberia reports the all 25,000 applicants to the University failed their admissions test because they lacked enthusiasm and didn't know basic English 2013 Event Japan reports on the International Nuclear Event Scale that they've upgraded the leak of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear disaster site to Level 3, a 'serious incident' 2013 Event Reports that Pope John Paul II will be canonized are confirmed as his case awaits approval from Pope Francis, and confirmation of an alleged second miracle from the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints 2013 Event 'Le Monde' reports the Assad regime in Syria continues to use chemical weapons 2013 Event The sixth straight quarter of recession is announced by the Eurozone; Germany reports weak growth and negative growth is recorded in Spain, Italy and France 2013 Event A new study reports that all Europeans are related to a small group of ancestors dating back only 1,000 years; researchers believe it's likely that everyone in the world is related over the past few thousand years 2013 Event China reports it will open the South China Sea's Paracel Islands to tourism before the May Day holiday. Vietnam voices strong opposition this move, as ownership of the Islands is in dispute 2013 Event The British Food Standards Agency reports a discovery in Lancashire of 100kg of horse meat imported from Hungary labelled as beef 2013 Event The FBI reports they have discovered who stole $580 million in masterpieces from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990, the greatest art heist in American history 2013 Event South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela is released from the hospital after having "successful" medical tests; prior reports stated he was hospitalized for a routine checkup 2013 Event A 6.2 earthquake occurs near the Philippine island of Mindanao, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries 2012 Event NASA reports its Twin GRAIL probes studying the surface of the Moon reveal unexpectedly-deep cracks, craters and tectonic structures 2012 Event The United Kingdom reports its plan to close the U.K. Consulat in Basra, Iraq 2012 Event The Baja peninsula in California handles a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries 2012 Event The U.S. Justice Department's inspector general reports that Operation Fast and Furious created a 'significant danger to public safety''; the investigation states Attorney General Eric Holder had no prior knowledge of the operation 2012 Event NASA reports its three-man crew of Joe Acaba and Russian colleagues Gennady Padalka and Sergei Revin landed safely in the Russian-made Soyuz capsule after 123 days at the International Space Station 2012 Event The Japanese Coast Guard reports six Chinese Marine Surveillance ships are sighted near the disputed Senkaku Islands; China claims the 'two surveillance ship fleets' are in waters around the islands for purposes of 'patrols and law enforcement' 2012 Event The U.S. Census Bureau reports the world now has 7 billion people 2012 Event Sweden's media reports the country is helping Saudi Arabia plan the construction of a weapons factory 2012 Event The IAEA reports that Iran has been expanding its nuclear activities 2012 Event As a cost-saving measure during bankcruptcy, Eastman Kodak Co. reports they will no longer make digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames 2012 Event Apple, Inc. reports over 37 million iPhones and over 15 million iPads were sold during the 2011 fourth quarter; the company generated over $127 billion in revenue 2012 Event Customers of online shoe retailer Zappos must change their passwords after Zappos reports hackers accessed up to 24 million customer accounts 2011 Event Iran refuses to return the RQ-170 Sentinel that Iran captured after it crash landed in the country; Iran reports they are extracting data from the aircraft 2011 Event Reports indicate the credit ratings agency Standard & Poors will review 15 nations for possible downgrades, including France and Germany 2011 Event Concerns about the European economy are heightened as Germany reports second quarter growth of only 0.1% 2011 Event The U.N. reports 10 million people are effected by the worst drought in 60 years, forcing Somalians to flee to Kenya and Ethiopia to avoid starvation 2011 Event Australia bans live cattle exports to Indonesia for up to six months in response to reports of cruel treatment at Indonesian slaughterhouses 2011 Event Reports claim that China has successfully modified cows to produce 'human milk' 2011 Event The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 32,788 traffic deaths; the lowest number of deaths since 1949 2011 Event Tokyo reports that levels of radiation in its water supply have returned to normal 2011 Event In Tokyo, the Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks reports that radioactive iodine in city tap water is two times the recommended level for infants 2011 Event The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant reports radiation levels 1600 times normal levels are present 20km from the plant 2011 Event China reports plans to increase its 2011 defense spending by 12.7% 2011 Event North Korea raises concerns regarding nuclear testing; reports show they have dug tunnels at a nuclear test site located in Punggye-ri, North Hamgyong Province 2011 Event Human Rights Watch reports 24 people were killed in Libya's 'Day of Rage' anti-regime protest 2011 Event China reports its trade surplus for January is $6.5 billion; the figure is less than expected 2011 Event The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reports that world food prices have reached a record high 2010 Event The German economy reports 2.2 percent quarterly growth, the fastest quarterly growth in over 20 years 2010 Event Two days after Rwanda's presidential election, Kigali, Rwanda reports that a grenade attack occurred during rush hour 2010 Event The Census of Marline Life 10-year study reports that 230,000 species of animal live in the world's oceans 2010 Event After new allegations of torture, the International Committee of the Red Cross reports a second U.S. secret prison exists at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan 2010 Event No reports of damage or casualties are reported after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan 2010 Event The World Food Programme reports that 4.3 million people suffer from hunger in Sudan, the number has quadrupled since 2009 2009 Event The 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index reports declares Somalia the most corrupt, New Zealand is least corrupt, among 180 countries 1994 Event Thomas Nicely reports bug in Intel's Pentium-processor on Internet 1993 Event Paul Chu group reports super conduction at -123 degrees C (record high) 1993 Event New York Newsday reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 23 women 1992 Event Washington Post reports Ore Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women 1989 Event AT&T reports 1st loss in 103 years; $1.67 B in 1988 1988 Event Mexican radio station erronously reports Mike Tyson dies in car crash 1988 Event ABC News reports on potbellied pygmy porkers' popularity as pets 1988 Event New York Daily News reports boxer Mike Tyson is seeing a psychiatrist 1988 Event Givens' Family reports Mike Tyson beats his wife Robin Givens 1988 Event Consumer Reports calls for a ban on the Suzuki Samurai automobile 1988 Event Surgeon General C. Everett Koop reports nicotine as addictive as heroin 1988 Event NASA reports accelerated breakdown of ozone layer by CFK 1987 Event Congressional committee reports on Iran-Contra affair 1987 Event Miami Herald reports a woman spent Friday and Saturday with Gary Hart 1986 Event London Sunday Times reports Israel is stocking nuclear arms 1986 Event Tass reports Chernobyl nuclear power plant mishap 1982 Event 1st reports appear of death from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules 1982 Event New York Times reports that military will get 25% of NASA's budget 1981 Event Center of Disease Control reports of a pneumonia affecting gays, AIDS 1981 Event Chrysler Corp reports largest corporate losses in U.S. history 1977 Event Washington Post reports U.S. has developed neutron bomb 1976 Event Government halts swine flu vaccination prog following reports of paralysis 1976 Event Beijing reports arrest of Mao Tse Tung's widow 1975 Event University of California reports galaxy 3C123 at 8 billion light years distance 1975 Event Rockefeller panel reports on 300,000 illegal CIA files on Americans 1975 Event French press reports massive deportation from Cambodia 1974 Event John Lennon reports seeing a UFO in New York City 1974 Event Expert panel reports 18 -m gap in Watergate tape, 5 separate erasures 1973 Event New York Times reports almost all Superfectas run at Yonkers, Roosevelt and Monticello from Jan-Mar of 1973 were fixed 1973 Event Vice President Spiro T Agnew says reports he took kickbacks are "damned lies" from government contracts in Maryland. He vowed not to resign 1971 Event New York Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music 1971 Event Pentagon reports blacks constitute 11% of U.S. soldiers in SE Asia 1970 Event New York Times falsely reports U.S. Army has ended domestic surveillance 1969 Event New York Times reports Curt Flood will sue baseball and challenge the reserve clause 1969 Event University of Arizona reports 1st optical id of pulsar (in Crab Nebula) 1968 Event China reports removal of president Li Sjao-tji 1968 Event Private Eye magazine reports a John Lennon and Yoko Ono album will have a picture of them nude on cover 1968 Event National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Comm) reports against racism and demands aid given to blacks 1967 Event China reports downing of 2 U.S. bombers 1967 Death Roger Babson, entrepreneur, business theorist, attended MIT, predicted Wall Street Crash of 1929, published Babson's Reports, oldest investment newsletter in U.S., dies at age 91, in Lake Wales, Florida 1967 Event New York Times reports Army is conducting secret germ warfare experiments 1964 Event U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous 1963 Event Reports of Charlie Finley's intention to move Kansas City A's to Oakland 1962 Event Radio Moscow reports nuclear missiles in Cuba deactivated 1962 Event North Korea reports 100% election turnout, 100% vote for Workers' Party 1962 Event Russian newspaper Izvestia reports baseball is an old Russian game 1960 Event Guatemala's "La Hora" reports plan for invasion on Cuba 1959 Event France Observator reports torture practice by French army in Algeria 1958 Event U.S. reports 1st full-range firing of an ICBM 1958 Event Radio Moscow reports execution of Hungarian ex-premier Imre Nagy 1956 Event RCA Records reports Elvis Presley sold over 10 million records 1954 Event President Eisenhower reports detonation of 1st H-bomb, done in 1952 1953 Event Russia's Georgi Malenkov reports possession of hydrogen bomb 1953 Event Pravda reports arrest of Beria [affiliate of imperialist] 1952 Event Tuskegee Inst reports 1952 as 1st yr in 71 with no lynchings in US 1951 Event New York Times reports the New York City subway will auction off things found 1951 Event Senate committee reports of at least 2 major U.S. crime syndicates 1950 Event New York Times reports of worlds smallest and dumbest mechanical brain 1950 Event General Motors reports net earnings of $656,434,232 (record) 1948 Event Chicago Tribune reports: "Dewey beats Truman" 1948 Event Columbia U reports discovery of uranium in Belgian Congo 1945 Event Lord Haw-Haw reports total German victory at Ardennen 1942 Event German-Netherlands press reports, 3 million Dutch sent to East-Europe 1942 Event Bob Feller, enlists in Navy and reports for duty to Norfolk Virginia 1941 Event Citizen Register reports "Hostile planes reported nearing Westchester" 1933 Event Karl Jansky reports reception of cosmic radio signal in Washington D.C. 1930 Event NY World reports disappearance of supreme court justice Joseph Crater 1930 Event Sarnoff reports in New York Times "TV would be a theater in every home" 1929 Event U.S. worker union commission reports of slavery in Liberia 1926 Event Chicago Tribune reports the Tigers threw a 4-game series to the White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant (never substaniated) 1920 Event New York Times editorial (falsely) reports rockets can never fly 1918 Event United Press erroneously reports WW I armistice had been signed 1917 Event AP reports Mexico and Japan will allie with Germany if U.S. enters WW I 1916 Event General Douglas Haig reports "The men are in splendid spirits" 1914 Event German press falsely reports that French bombed Nuremberg 1906 Event NY American reports Belgian King Leopold II bribed U.S. Senate commission on the Congo 1904 Event Boston Herald again refers to New York baseball club as Yankees, when it reports "Yankees take 2," Yankee name not official till 1913 1901 Event Cincinnati Enquirer reports Baltimore manager John McGraw signed Cherokee Indian Tokohoma, who is really black 2nd baseman Charlie Grant 1893 Event The Critic reports that ice cream soda is our national drink 1875 Birthday Roger Babson, born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, entrepreneur, business theorist, attended MIT, predicted Wall Street Crash of 1929, published Babson's Reports, oldest investment newsletter in U.S. 1858 Event Richmond "Daily Dispatch" reports 90 blacks arrested for learning 1849 Event New York Herald reports gold discovery in California 1790 Event Thomas Jefferson reports to President Washington in New York as Secretary of State 1783 Event Herschel reports seeing a red glow near lunar crater Aristarchus 1686 Event Cassini reports seeing a satellite orbiting Venus 1683 Event Antonie van Leeuwenhoek reports existence of bacteria 1677 Event King Charles II reports anti-French covenant with Netherlands 1666 Event Samuel Pepys reports on 1st blood transfusion 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