· THAT DAY · JULY 11, 1983 · NO. 42 ·
July 11, 1983
Monday · 42 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
- 2021: Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so.
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- 2010: The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carried out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others.
The New York Times — JULY 11, 1983
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape.2015
Weather in New York
82°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Every Breath You Take
The Police
Every Breath You Take
The Police
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Scarface
Academy Award (1983)
Amadeus
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Trading Places
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Key
Top Box Office (This Week)
Return of the Jedi
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Mon · 82°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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