· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 29, 1974 · NO. 51 ·
October 29, 1974
Tuesday · 51 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
67°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Then Came You
Dionne Warwicke & Spinners
Then Came You
Dionne Warwicke & Spinners
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Godfather Part II
Academy Award (1974)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Emmanuelle
Top Box Office (This Week)
Young Frankenstein
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Lance Stroll
Canadian racing driver (born 1998)
Tove Lo
Swedish singer and songwriter (born 1987)
Eric Saade
Swedish singer (born 1990)
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1974
1974
A day worth remembering ✦
October 29, 1974
Tue · 67°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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