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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Milestones

Ten years ago: Democrats increased their congressional voting strength in midterm elections. About one-fifth of the Universal Studios backlot in Southern California was destroyed in an arson fire.

Five years ago: Funeral services were held in Jerusalem for assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Clinton led the U.S. delegation; Arab dignitaries also attended, including Jordan’s King Hussein and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

One year ago: During his visit to India, Pope John Paul II praised Christian missionaries and exhorted his bishops to spread the Christian message across Asia. Australians rejected a referendum to drop Britain’s queen as their head of state.