· THAT DAY · JANUARY 29, 1976 · NO. 50 ·
January 29, 1976
Thursday · 50 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.
Top Global Headlines
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- 2017: A lone gunman carried out a mass shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, killing six people and injuring up to nineteen others.
- 2017: A gunman opens fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, killing six people and wounding 19 others in a spree shooting.
Weather in New York
43°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 43°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Diana Ross
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Diana Ross
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
In the Realm of the Senses
Academy Award (1976)
Annie Hall
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Taxi Driver
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Rocky
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Carrie
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Christina Koch
American astronaut (born 1979)
Adam Lambert
American singer (born 1982)
Marc Gasol
Spanish basketball player (born 1985)
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January 29, 1976
Thu · 43°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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