· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 6, 1975 · NO. 50 ·
October 6, 1975
Monday · 50 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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.
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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The New York Times — OCTOBER 6, 1975
The 2025 Alberta teachers' strike begins, leaving approximately 51,000 teachers off-work, impacting about 730,000 Albertan students.2025
Weather in New York
74°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Movies
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Mirror
Academy Award (1975)
Rocky
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Jaws
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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The Story of O
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