· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 12, 1973 · NO. 52 ·
December 12, 1973
Wednesday · 52 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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
39°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Top Of The World
Carpenters
Top Of The World
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Exorcist
Academy Award (1973)
The Godfather Part II
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Sssssss
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Malicious
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Enter the Dragon
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Daniel Agger
Danish footballer (born 1984)
Victor Moses
Nigerian footballer (born 1990)
Michael Olise
French footballer (born 2001)
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A day worth remembering ✦
December 12, 1973
Wed · 39°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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