· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 25, 1973 · NO. 52 ·
October 25, 1973
Thursday · 52 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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.
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Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
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The New York Times — OCTOBER 25, 1973
Mount Merapi in Central Java, Indonesia, began an increasingly violent series of eruptions that lasted over a month.2010
Weather in New York
65°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Movies
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The Exorcist
Academy Award (1973)
The Godfather Part II
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Malicious
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Enter the Dragon
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The Sting
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Thu · 65°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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