· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 4, 1989 · NO. 37 ·
February 4, 1989
Saturday · 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: Ten people are killed in a mass shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro, Sweden.
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- 2015: TransAsia Airways Flight 235, with 58 people on board, en route from the Taiwanese capital Taipei to Kinmen, crashes into the Keelung River just after takeoff, killing 43 people.
- 2008: The London low emission zone (sign pictured), charging certain diesel-powered commercial vehicles to enter Greater London, came into operation.
Weather in New York
30°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 30°F
- Low
- 22°F
- Humidity
- 45%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Dead Poets Society
Academy Award (1989)
Hitch
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The Little Mermaid
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Batman
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February 4, 1989
Sat · 30°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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