· THAT DAY · JUNE 16, 1972 · NO. 53 ·
June 16, 1972
Friday · 53 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
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- 2013: A multi-day cloudburst, centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, causes devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.
The New York Times — JUNE 16, 1972
Upwards of 2,000,000 people participate in the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests, the largest in Hong Kong's history.2019
Weather in New York
80°F
Rainy
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 65°F
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
The Candy Man
Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
The Candy Man
Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregation
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Godfather
Academy Award (1972)
The Sting
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Last Tango in Paris
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Fist of Fury
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The Way of the Dragon
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