· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 8, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
September 8, 1985
Sunday · 40 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
- 2025: Balçova police station shooting: 4 people, including the perpetrator are killed an attack on a police station in Turkey.
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- 2022: Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland; her eldest son Charles III acceded to the throne as King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
- 2022: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom dies at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. Her son Charles, Prince of Wales, ascends the throne upon her death as Charles III.
The New York Times — SEPTEMBER 8, 1985
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and written by Jean Dujardin, Olivier Ferracci and Nora Matthey, took place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, before the opening match between France and New Zealand, which saw the host nation winning 27 to 13.2023
Weather in New York
91°F
Rainy
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- 91°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
John Parr
St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
John Parr
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Movies
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Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
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Guinea Pig: Devil's Experiment
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Police Story
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The Goonies
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