· THAT DAY · NOVEMBER 9, 1979 · NO. 46 ·
November 9, 1979
Friday · 46 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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- 2016: A tram derailment in Croydon, London, killed seven people.
Weather in New York
58°F
Rainy
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 17 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
Delta Goodrem
Australian singer-songwriter (born 1984)
Momo Hirai
Japanese singer (born 1996)
Nikki Blonsky
American actress (born 1988)
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1979
1979
A day worth remembering ✦
November 9, 1979
Fri · 58°F Rainy · New York
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1979-11-09