· THAT DAY · APRIL 18, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
April 18, 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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Weather in New York
74°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Kiss On My List
Daryl Hall John Oates
Kiss On My List
Daryl Hall John Oates
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Movies
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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.
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1981
A day worth remembering ✦
April 18, 1981
Sat · 74°F Partly Cloudy · New York
Write a note to your future self…
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THAT DAY
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