· THAT DAY · JANUARY 31, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
January 31, 1981
Saturday · 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.
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- 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state.
- 2019: Abdullah of Pahang is sworn in as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
Weather in New York
35°F
Clear
- High
- 35°F
- Low
- 14°F
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Music
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.
31
JAN
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
January 31, 1981
Sat · 35°F Clear · New York
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THAT DAY
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The world on the day you were born