· THAT DAY · MARCH 12, 1988 · NO. 38 ·
March 12, 1988
Saturday · 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
- 2020: The United States suspends travel from Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2019: In the House of Commons, the revised EU Withdrawal Bill was rejected by a margin of 149 votes.
- 2014: A gas leak caused an explosion in East Harlem, New York City, destroying two apartment buildings and causing eight deaths.
- 2014: A gas explosion in the New York City neighborhood of East Harlem kills eight and injures 70 others.
The New York Times — MARCH 12, 1988
US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211 crashes at Tribhuvan International Airport in Katmandu, killing 51 and injuring 20.2018
Weather in New York
55°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley
Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
Top Box Office (This Week)
Dangerous Liaisons
Top Box Office (This Week)
My Neighbor Totoro
Top Box Office (This Week)
Die Hard
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March 12, 1988
Sat · 55°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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