· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 20, 1984 · NO. 41 ·
September 20, 1984
Thursday · 41 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
- 2018: At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
- 2017: Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, resulting in 2,975 deaths, US$90 billion in damage, and a major humanitarian crisis.
- 2011: The United States military ended its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, consequently allowing gay and lesbian people to serve openly.
- 2011: The United States military ends its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.
Weather in New York
80°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
What's Love Got To Do With It
Tina Turner
What's Love Got To Do With It
Tina Turner
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Terminator
Academy Award (1984)
Small Soldiers
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Once Upon a Time in America
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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Thu · 80°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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