· THAT DAY · MAY 5, 1959 · NO. 67 ·
May 5, 1959
Tuesday · 67 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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
66°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Come Softly To Me
The Fleetwoods
Come Softly To Me
The Fleetwoods
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Ben-Hur
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Sleeping Beauty
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Some Like It Hot
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House on Haunted Hill
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Adele
English singer-songwriter (born 1988)
Henry Cavill
British actor (born 1983)
Carlos Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player (born 2003)
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MAY
1959
1959
A day worth remembering ✦
May 5, 1959
Tue · 66°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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1959-05-05