· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 9, 1986 · NO. 39 ·
October 9, 1986
Thursday · 39 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
- 2019: Syrian civil war: Turkish forces began an offensive into north-eastern Syria following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region.
- 2019: Turkey begins its military offensive in north-eastern Syria.
- 2016: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border.
- 2012: Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai (pictured) was severely injured by a Taliban gunman in a failed assassination attempt.
Weather in New York
75°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 22 km/h
Music
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Stuck With You
Huey Lewis & The News
Stuck With You
Huey Lewis & The News
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Movies
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Betty Blue
Academy Award (1986)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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Top Gun
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Aliens
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Castle in the Sky
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Thu · 75°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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