Dow stock index hits record high
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The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 stocks closed at 3,442.14, a record high level, after rising by 25.40 points on Feb 5, 1993. The Nasdaq index and Standard and Poor's 500 index rose to record high levels during Feb 1-5, 1993.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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1996 presidential campaign: Dole wins Florida straw poll
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The results of the Nov 18, 1995 straw poll affirmed Dole as the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. Texas Senator Phil Gramm finished second in the poll. Results for other Republican candidates are discussed.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida, Louisiana
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Hurricane Andrew made landfall in South Florida on Aug 24, 1992, and hit Louisiana on Aug 25, 1992. Damages in Dade County, FL, may total as much as $20 billion. Fourteen people had died because of the storm as of Aug 27, 1992.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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