· THAT DAY · APRIL 17, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
April 17, 1987
Friday · 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
- 2021: The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, takes place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
- 2014: NASA's Kepler space telescope confirms the discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star.
- 2013: An ammonium nitrate explosion occurred at a fertilizer company facility in West, Texas, U.S., killing 15 people and injuring 160 others.
- 2013: An explosion at a fertilizer plant in the city of West, Texas, kills 15 people and injures 160 others.
The New York Times — APRIL 17, 1987
NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-186f, the first exoplanet with a radius similar to Earth's discovered in the habitable zone of another star.2014
Weather in New York
54°F
Rainy
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Starship
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Starship
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Movies
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Predator
Academy Award (1987)
Rain Man
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The Princess Bride
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Full Metal Jacket
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Dirty Dancing
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