· THAT DAY · NOVEMBER 6, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
November 6, 1985
Wednesday · 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
- 2012: Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
- 2012: Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
- 2004: A man committing suicide parked his car on the railway tracks in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, England, causing a derailment that also killed six people on the train.
- 2004: An express train collides with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England, killing seven and injuring 120.
The New York Times — NOVEMBER 6, 1985
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces launched a successful military campaign to isolate and eventually capture Raqqa, the Islamic State's capital.2016
Weather in New York
55°F
Rainy
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Part-Time Lover
Stevie Wonder
Part-Time Lover
Stevie Wonder
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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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