· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 8, 2008 · NO. 17 ·
October 8, 2008
Wednesday · 17 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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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The New York Times — OCTOBER 8, 2008
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan twice deliberately targeted the Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots of Shusha.2020
Weather in New York
64°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Movies
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The Dark Knight
Academy Award (2008)
The Hurt Locker
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The Babysitters
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Iron Man
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WALL·E
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October 8, 2008
Wed · 64°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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