· THAT DAY · JANUARY 16, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
January 16, 1987
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
- 2020: The first impeachment of Donald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate.
- 2020: The United States Senate ratifies the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as a replacement for NAFTA.
- 2018: Myanmar police open fire on a group of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve.
- 2017: Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crashed in Manas International Airport (aftermath pictured) after the flight overflew the entire runway, which resulted in 39 deaths.
Weather in New York
42°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Walk Like An Egyptian
The Bangles
Walk Like An Egyptian
The Bangles
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Movies
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Predator
Academy Award (1987)
Rain Man
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Masters of the Universe
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Dirty Dancing
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The Princess Bride
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Fri · 42°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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