· THAT DAY · JUNE 6, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
June 6, 1987
Saturday · 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.
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The New York Times — JUNE 6, 1987
A man rammed a pickup truck into Muslim Pakistani Canadian pedestrians in Ontario, Canada, killing 4 members of the same family.2021
Weather in New York
71°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
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You Keep Me Hangin' On
Kim Wilde
You Keep Me Hangin' On
Kim Wilde
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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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The Princess Bride
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Spaceballs
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