· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 24, 1986 · NO. 39 ·
October 24, 1986
Friday · 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
- 2018: The world's longest sea crossing, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opens for public traffic.
- 2016: A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board.
- 2015: Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.
- 2015: A driver deliberately crashes into the Oklahoma State Homecoming parade, killing four people and injuring 34.
Weather in New York
59°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
When I Think Of You
Janet Jackson
When I Think Of You
Janet Jackson
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
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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Fri · 59°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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