· THAT DAY · JANUARY 6, 1961 · NO. 65 ·
January 6, 1961
Friday · 65 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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
- 2025: Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister of Canada after nine years in office.
- 2021: Supporters of U.S. president Donald Trump storm the United States Capitol Building to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in four deaths and evacuation of the U.S. Congress.
- 2019: Muhammad V of Kelantan resigns as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, becoming the first monarch to do so.
- 2017: Five people are killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida.
Weather in New York
42°F
Partly Cloudy
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- 42°F
- Low
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- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
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Are You Lonesome To-night?
Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
Are You Lonesome To-night?
Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
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Movies
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Academy Award (1961)
Lawrence of Arabia
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Yojimbo
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The Parent Trap
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