· THAT DAY · APRIL 1, 1988 · NO. 38 ·
April 1, 1988
Friday · 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.
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Weather in New York
52°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 52°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Man In The Mirror
Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror
Michael Jackson
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cinema Paradiso
Top Box Office (This Week)
Die Hard
Top Box Office (This Week)
My Neighbor Totoro
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