· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 27, 1959 · NO. 66 ·
October 27, 1959
Tuesday · 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
- 2019: The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork.
- 2018: Thai businessman and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha along with four others were killed in a helicopter crash near the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
- 2018: A gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers.
- 2018: Leicester City F.C. owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash along with four others after a Premier League match against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
Weather in New York
54°F
Rainy
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
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
Stephan El Shaarawy
Italian footballer (born 1992)
Lonzo Ball
American basketball player (born 1997)
Brady Ellison
American archer (born 1988)
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1959
1959
A day worth remembering ✦
October 27, 1959
Tue · 54°F Rainy · New York
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1959-10-27