· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 23, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
September 23, 1959
Wednesday · 66 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
- 2024: Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people.
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- 2019: The British travel company Thomas Cook Group ceased operations with immediate effect, leaving around 600,000 tourists stranded around the world.
- 2019: Twenty people die on the first of two days of rioting in Papua and West Papua over an alleged racist incident.
Weather in New York
85°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
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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Rio Bravo
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Wed · 85°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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