· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 27, 1988 · NO. 37 ·
December 27, 1988
Tuesday · 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
- 2025: An estimated €30 million were stolen from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
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- 2009: During protests in Tehran against the recent presidential election, Iranian security forces opened fire on demonstrators.
- 2009: Iranian election protests: On the Day of Ashura in Tehran, Iran, government security forces fire upon demonstrators.
The New York Times — DECEMBER 27, 1988
Bek Air Flight 2100 crashes during takeoff from Almaty International Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing 13.2019
Weather in New York
39°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
Top Box Office (This Week)
My Neighbor Totoro
Top Box Office (This Week)
Die Hard
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cinema Paradiso
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December 27, 1988
Tue · 39°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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