· THAT DAY · MARCH 5, 1962 · NO. 64 ·
March 5, 1962
Monday · 64 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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The New York Times — MARCH 5, 1962
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Weather in New York
38°F
Rainy
- High
- 38°F
- Low
- 21°F
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
Music
Movies
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Harakiri
Academy Award (1962)
Quest for Camelot
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Dr. No
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Lawrence of Arabia
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Lolita
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