· THAT DAY · NOVEMBER 16, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
November 16, 1959
Monday · 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
- 2020: The El Dorado Fire in California, United States, was extinguished after 71 days, having destroyed 20 structures and killed one firefighter.
- 2009: Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station.
- 2005: Following a 31-year wait, Australia defeats Uruguay in a penalty shootout to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
- 2004: Half-Life 2 is released, a game winning 39 Game of the Year awards and being cited as one of the best games ever made.
The New York Times — NOVEMBER 16, 1959
Artemis Program: NASA launches Artemis 1 on the first flight of the Space Launch System, the start of the program's future missions to the moon.2022
Weather in New York
49°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Ben-Hur
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Sleeping Beauty
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Some Like It Hot
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House on Haunted Hill
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