Milestones

Wed., Nov. 3, 1999

Ten years ago: East German leader Egon Krenz delivered a nationally broadcast speech in which he promised sweeping economic and political reforms and called on East Germans to stay.

Five years ago: Susan Smith of Union, S.C., was arrested for drowning her two young sons, nine days after claiming the children had been abducted by a black carjacker.

Twelve jurors were seated at the O.J. Simpson trial in Los Angeles.

One year ago: In national elections, Democrats gained five House seats, trimming the Republican majority. Minnesotans elected former pro wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura to be their governor. The death toll from Hurricane Mitch grew to 9,000 in Honduras.

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