· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 6, 1987 · NO. 38 ·
October 6, 1987
Tuesday · 38 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
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The New York Times — OCTOBER 6, 1987
The 2025 Alberta teachers' strike begins, leaving approximately 51,000 teachers off-work, impacting about 730,000 Albertan students.2025
Weather in New York
67°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Didn't We Almost Have It All
Whitney Houston
Didn't We Almost Have It All
Whitney Houston
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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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Tue · 67°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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