· THAT DAY · MAY 27, 1961 · NO. 65 ·
May 27, 1961
Saturday · 65 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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
- 2017: Andrew Scheer takes over after Rona Ambrose as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
- 2016: Barack Obama is the first president of the United States to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and meet Hibakusha.
- 2014: The football club Kerala Blasters FC and its first supporters' group Manjappada were formed.
- 2006: An earthquake registering 6.4 Mw struck near the city of Yogyakarta on the southern side of the Indonesian island of Java, killing more than 5,700 people.
Weather in New York
51°F
Rainy
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Academy Award (1961)
Lawrence of Arabia
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
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The Innocents
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The Misfits
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1961
1961
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May 27, 1961
Sat · 51°F Rainy · New York
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