· THAT DAY · MAY 20, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
May 20, 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.
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The New York Times — MAY 20, 1981
The International System of Units (SI): The base units are redefined, making the international prototype of the kilogram obsolete.2019
Weather in New York
68°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes
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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.
20
MAY
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
May 20, 1981
Wed · 68°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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