· THAT DAY · MAY 6, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
May 6, 1979
Sunday · 47 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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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Weather in New York
61°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
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
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Dani Alves
Brazilian footballer (born 1983)
Mateo Kovačić
Croatian footballer (born 1994)
Cole Palmer
English footballer (born 2002)
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MAY
1979
1979
A day worth remembering ✦
May 6, 1979
Sun · 61°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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1979-05-06