· THAT DAY · JANUARY 23, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
January 23, 1981
Friday · 45 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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- 2018: A double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, kills at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials.
- 2018: The China–United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines.
Weather in New York
39°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 23°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
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The Evil Dead
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Beau Pere
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Possession
Keep this day forever.
Write a note, pick a postcard style, then save it or send it into the sea — for a stranger to find one day.
23
JAN
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
January 23, 1981
Fri · 39°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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