· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 15, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
February 15, 1979
Thursday · 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.
Top Global Headlines
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- 2012: Three hundred and sixty people die in a fire at a Honduran prison in the city of Comayagua.
Weather in New York
22°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 22°F
- Low
- 5°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Stewart
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Stewart
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Alien
Academy Award (1979)
Soylent Green
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Apocalypse Now
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Caligula
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Mad Max
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Thu · 22°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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