· THAT DAY · MAY 26, 1978 · NO. 47 ·
May 26, 1978
Friday · 47 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
75°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Drunken Master
Academy Award (1978)
Kramer vs. Kramer
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Grease
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Halloween
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Superman
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Demy de Zeeuw
Dutch footballer (born 1983)
Mehmet Okur
Turkish basketball player (born 1979)
Dani Stevens
Australian discus thrower
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26
MAY
1978
1978
A day worth remembering ✦
May 26, 1978
Fri · 75°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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