· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 11, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
February 11, 1981
Wednesday · 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
- 2024: 2024 Finnish presidential election: Alexander Stubb is elected as the 13th president of Finland.
- 2018: Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashed shortly after take-off in Russia due to icing conditions, killing all 71 people on board.
- 2018: Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes near Moscow, Russia with 71 deaths and no survivors.
- 2017: North Korea test fires a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan.
The New York Times — FEBRUARY 11, 1981
COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization officially names the coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19, with the virus being designated SARS-CoV-2.2020
Weather in New York
56°F
Rainy
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 37 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Celebration
Kool & The Gang
Celebration
Kool & The Gang
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
Top Box Office (This Week)
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.
11
FEB
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
February 11, 1981
Wed · 56°F Rainy · New York
Write a note to your future self…
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THAT DAY
— a keepsake
The world on the day you were born