· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 5, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
October 5, 1959
Monday · 66 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
- 2021: Windows 11 is released to the general public.
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- 2011: In the Mekong River massacre, two Chinese cargo boats are hijacked and 13 crew members murdered.
- 2000: Colour revolutions: During protests over irregularities in the Yugoslavian general election, a wheel-loader was driven into the Radio Television of Serbia building, giving the protests the nickname "Bulldozer Revolution".
The New York Times — OCTOBER 5, 1959
Formula One racing driver Jules Bianchi sustained fatal head injuries in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, dying the following year.2014
Weather in New York
77°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Sleeping Beauty
Academy Award (1959)
Antonia's Line
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Ben-Hur
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Some Like It Hot
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North by Northwest
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October 5, 1959
Mon · 77°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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