Milestones

Thu., May 13, 1999

Ten years ago: In unusually strong language, President Bush called on the people of Panama and the country’s defense forces to overthrow their leader, Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega.

Five years ago: President Clinton nominated federal appeals Judge Stephen G. Breyer to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Harry A. Blackmun.

One year ago: One year ago: President Clinton ordered harsh sanctions against a India, which undertook a second round of nuclear tests.

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