· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 19, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
February 19, 1979
Monday · 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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The New York Times — FEBRUARY 19, 1979
Mya Thwe Thwe Khine, a 19-year-old protester, becomes the first known casualty of anti-coup protests that formed in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.2021
Weather in New York
26°F
Snowy
- High
- 26°F
- Low
- 11°F
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 24 km/h
Music
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Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Stewart
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Stewart
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Movies
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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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