· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 11, 1961 · NO. 64 ·
December 11, 1961
Monday · 64 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2024: Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of the murder of Sara Sharif, and were sentenced to life imprisonment.
- 2020: The Food and Drug Administration issues an Emergency Use Authorization on the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the agency.
- 2017: New York City Subway bombing: A pipe bomb partially detonates in the New York City Subway, in the Times Square–42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal. Four people are injured, including the perpetrator.
- 2012: At least 125 people are killed and up to 200 injured in bombings in the Alawite village of Aqrab, Syria.
Weather in New York
43°F
Partly Cloudy
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- 43°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes
Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes
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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
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Yojimbo
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Parent Trap
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December 11, 1961
Mon · 43°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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