· THAT DAY · JUNE 3, 1979 · NO. 47 ·
June 3, 1979
Sunday · 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
70°F
Rainy
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 9 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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Meatballs
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
Yelena Isinbayeva
Russian Olympic pole-vaulter
Mario Götze
German footballer (born 1992)
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A day worth remembering ✦
June 3, 1979
Sun · 70°F Rainy · New York
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1979-06-03