· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 29, 1988 · NO. 37 ·
September 29, 1988
Thursday · 37 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
- 2019: Violence and low turnout mar the 2019 Afghan presidential election.
- 2013: Over 42 people are killed by members of Boko Haram at the College of Agriculture in Nigeria.
- 2011: The special court in India convicted all 269 accused officials for atrocity on Dalits and 17 for rape in the Vachathi case.
- 2009: The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds.
The New York Times — SEPTEMBER 29, 1988
Eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army conducts "surgical strikes" against suspected militants in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.2016
Weather in New York
62°F
Partly Cloudy
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- 62°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
Bobby McFerrin
Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
Bobby McFerrin
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Movies
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Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
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My Neighbor Totoro
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Die Hard
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Cinema Paradiso
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