· THAT DAY · JANUARY 7, 1973 · NO. 53 ·
January 7, 1973
Sunday · 53 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
24°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 24°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Humidity
- 39%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Exorcist
Academy Award (1973)
The Godfather Part II
Top Box Office (This Week)
Sssssss
Top Box Office (This Week)
Malicious
Top Box Office (This Week)
Enter the Dragon
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Lewis Hamilton
British racing driver (born 1985)
Eden Hazard
Belgian footballer (born 1991)
Davide Astori
Italian footballer (1987–2018)
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7
JAN
1973
1973
A day worth remembering ✦
January 7, 1973
Sun · 24°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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1973-01-07