· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 31, 1979 · NO. 46 ·
December 31, 1979
Monday · 46 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
- 2020: The World Health Organization issues its first emergency use validation for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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- 2015: A fire breaks out at the Downtown Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located near the Burj Khalifa, two hours before the fireworks display is due to commence. Sixteen injuries were reported; one had a heart attack, another suffered a major injury, and fourteen others with minor injuries.
- 2014: A New Year's Eve celebration stampede in Shanghai kills at least 36 people and injures 49 others.
Weather in New York
42°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes
Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes
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Movies
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Alien
Academy Award (1979)
Soylent Green
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Apocalypse Now
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Caligula
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Mad Max
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December 31, 1979
Mon · 42°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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