· THAT DAY · JANUARY 21, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
January 21, 1987
Wednesday · 39 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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: A fire at a hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey's Bolu Province results in 78 people killed.
- 2025: A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu Province, Turkey, results in 78 people dead and 51 injured.
- 2017: Millions of people participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and around the world to advocate for legislation and policies on human rights and other issues.
- 2017: Over 400 cities across America and 160+ countries worldwide participate in a large-scale women's march, including in Portland, on Donald Trump's first full day as President of the United States.
Weather in New York
35°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 35°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott
Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott
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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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