· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 29, 1980 · NO. 46 ·
February 29, 1980
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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2024: The Flour Massacre took place in the Gaza Strip: Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid amidst the Gaza war, killing over 100 and wounding 750.
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- 2020: Muhyiddin Yassin is appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia, amid the 2020 Malaysian political crisis.
- 2020: Luxembourg becomes the first country in the world to render public transport free nationwide.
Weather in New York
24°F
Snowy
- High
- 24°F
- Low
- 10°F
- Humidity
- 36%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Shining
Academy Award (1980)
Braindead
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cannibal Holocaust
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Empire Strikes Back
Top Box Office (This Week)
Airplane!
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