· THAT DAY · MARCH 23, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
March 23, 1979
Friday · 47 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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 — MARCH 23, 1979
An Aerospace Force Lockheed C-130 crashes during take-off in Puerto Leguízamo, Columbia, killing 70 people.2026
Weather in New York
63°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 39°F
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Music
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I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
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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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