· THAT DAY · MARCH 22, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
March 22, 1979
Thursday · 47 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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
- 2024: At least 145 people were killed and 551 injured in a bombing and mass shooting at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia.
- 2024: At least 145 people are killed and 551 injured in a bombing and mass shooting at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia.
- 2021: Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.
- 2020: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.
The New York Times — MARCH 22, 1979
Air Canada Express Flight 8646, a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Two fatalities were reported, both being the captain and the co-pilot. This marked the first fatal accident involving a CRJ-900.2026
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I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
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Alien
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Soylent Green
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Apocalypse Now
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Caligula
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