· THAT DAY · JANUARY 25, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
January 25, 1981
Sunday · 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
- 2019: A mining company's dam collapses in Brumadinho, Brazil, a south-eastern city, killing 270 people.
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- 2013: At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
- 2011: Arab Spring: The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger", eventually leading to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
Weather in New York
41°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 41°F
- Low
- 21°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 11 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.
25
JAN
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
January 25, 1981
Sun · 41°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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