· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 29, 1980 · NO. 45 ·
October 29, 1980
Wednesday · 45 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
50°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 50°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Woman In Love
Barbra Streisand
Woman In Love
Barbra Streisand
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Empire Strikes Back
Academy Award (1980)
Braindead
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Shining
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cannibal Holocaust
Top Box Office (This Week)
Airplane!
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Lance Stroll
Canadian racing driver (born 1998)
Tove Lo
Swedish singer and songwriter (born 1987)
Eric Saade
Swedish singer (born 1990)
Keep this day forever.
Write a note, pick a postcard style, then save it or send it into the sea — for a stranger to find one day.
29
OCT
1980
1980
A day worth remembering ✦
October 29, 1980
Wed · 50°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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1980-10-29