· THAT DAY · JANUARY 24, 1959 · NO. 67 ·
January 24, 1959
Saturday · 67 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
Top Global Headlines
- 2026: At least 70 people are killed and 10 others missing after major landslides in West Java, Indonesia.
- 2024: An Ilyushin Il-76 crashes in Russia's Korochansky District, killing all 74 people on board.
- 2011: At least 35 are killed and 180 injured in a bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport.
- 2009: Cyclone Klaus makes landfall near Bordeaux, France, causing 26 deaths as well as extensive disruptions to public transport and power supplies.
The New York Times — JANUARY 24, 1959
Former doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of using his position to sexually abuse female gymnasts.2018
Weather in New York
32°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 32°F
- Low
- 20°F
- Humidity
- 41%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Platters
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Platters
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Movies
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Sleeping Beauty
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Ben-Hur
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Some Like It Hot
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North by Northwest
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