· THAT DAY · NOVEMBER 6, 1978 · NO. 47 ·
November 6, 1978
Monday · 47 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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The New York Times
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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
- 2012: Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
- 2012: Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
- 2004: A man committing suicide parked his car on the railway tracks in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, England, causing a derailment that also killed six people on the train.
- 2004: An express train collides with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England, killing seven and injuring 120.
The New York Times — NOVEMBER 6, 1978
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces launched a successful military campaign to isolate and eventually capture Raqqa, the Islamic State's capital.2016
Weather in New York
66°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Drunken Master
Academy Award (1978)
Kramer vs. Kramer
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Grease
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Halloween
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Superman
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