· THAT DAY · JANUARY 3, 1980 · NO. 46 ·
January 3, 1980
Thursday · 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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Weather in New York
36°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 36°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes
Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Shining
Academy Award (1980)
Braindead
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Cannibal Holocaust
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The Empire Strikes Back
Top Box Office (This Week)
Airplane!
Born on This Day
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Greta Thunberg
Swedish activist (born 2003)
Jisoo
South Korean singer and actress (born 1995)
Florence Pugh
English actress (born 1996)
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January 3, 1980
Thu · 36°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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