· THAT DAY · MAY 12, 1974 · NO. 52 ·
May 12, 1974
Sunday · 52 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.
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The New York Times — MAY 12, 1974
Middle/end of the May 2024 solar storms, the most powerful set of geomagnetic storms since the 2003 Halloween solar storms.2024
Weather in New York
69°F
Rainy
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 35 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Godfather Part II
Academy Award (1974)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Emmanuelle
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Chinatown
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May 12, 1974
Sun · 69°F Rainy · New York
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