· THAT DAY · MARCH 28, 1971 · NO. 55 ·
March 28, 1971
Sunday · 55 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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The New York Times
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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
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- 2015: A siege of a hotel in Mogadishu by al-Shabaab militants, which began the previous day and killed at least 20 people, ended with the Somali Armed Forces recapturing the premises.
- 2006: At least one million union members, students and unemployed take to the streets in France in protest at the government's proposed First Employment Contract law.
The New York Times — MARCH 28, 1971
The region of Uusimaa (with the capital city Helsinki) is temporarily isolated from the rest of Finland due to increased COVID-19 infections.2020
Weather in New York
50°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 50°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Me And Bobby McGee
Janis Joplin
Me And Bobby McGee
Janis Joplin
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Movies
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A Clockwork Orange
Academy Award (1971)
The Godfather
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Dirty Harry
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Duel
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