· THAT DAY · JULY 28, 1961 · NO. 64 ·
July 28, 1961
Friday · 64 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
- 2018: Australian Wendy Tuck becomes the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
- 2017: Nawaz Sharif was disqualified from office for life by Supreme Court of Pakistan after finding him guilty of corruption charges.
- 2011: While flying from Seoul, South Korea to Shanghai, China, Asiana Airlines Flight 991 develops an in-flight fire in the cargo hold. The Boeing 747-400F freighter attempts to divert to Jeju International Airport, but crashes into the sea South-West of Jeju island, killing both crew members on board.
- 2010: In the deadliest air accident in Pakistan's history, Airblue Flight 202 crashed into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, killing all 152 aboard.
The New York Times — JULY 28, 1961
Catastrophic floods devastate Eastern Kentucky, resulting in 45 fatalities and causing damage to thousands of homes and businesses.2022
Weather in New York
82°F
Rainy
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Tossin' And Turnin'
Bobby Lewis
Tossin' And Turnin'
Bobby Lewis
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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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Yojimbo
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The Parent Trap
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