· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 4, 1971 · NO. 54 ·
October 4, 1971
Monday · 54 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.
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Weather in New York
65°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
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Maggie May/Reason To Believe
Rod Stewart
Maggie May/Reason To Believe
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Movies
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A Clockwork Orange
Academy Award (1971)
The Godfather
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Duel
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The Big Boss
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Dakota Johnson
American actress (born 1989)
Derrick Rose
American basketball player (born 1988)
Ilhan Omar
American politician (born 1982)
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A day worth remembering ✦
October 4, 1971
Mon · 65°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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