· THAT DAY · MARCH 24, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
March 24, 1981
Tuesday · 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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The New York Times — MARCH 24, 1981
An EF4 tornado strikes the towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi, causing mass destruction.2023
Weather in New York
51°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Keep On Loving You
REO Speedwagon
Keep On Loving You
REO Speedwagon
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
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Possession
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The Evil Dead
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Cannibal Ferox
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March 24, 1981
Tue · 51°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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