· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 9, 1961 · NO. 64 ·
September 9, 1961
Saturday · 64 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: Six people are killed when Israel carries out an airstrike on Doha in a failed attempt to decapitate the Hamas leadership.
- 2025: Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets.
- 2015: Elizabeth II (pictured) became the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria.
- 2015: Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
Weather in New York
83°F
Rainy
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 67°F
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Academy Award (1961)
Lawrence of Arabia
Top Box Office (This Week)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Top Box Office (This Week)
Yojimbo
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Parent Trap
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Oscar (footballer, born 1991)
Brazilian association football player
Danilo Pereira
Footballer (born 1991)
Andrea Petkovic
German tennis player
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September 9, 1961
Sat · 83°F Rainy · New York
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