· THAT DAY · JANUARY 13, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
January 13, 1981
Tuesday · 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2020: The Thai Ministry of Public Health confirms the first case of COVID-19 outside China.
- 2018: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state.
- 2012: The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) ran aground on a reef and capsized off Isola del Giglio, Tuscany.
- 2012: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy due to the captain Francesco Schettino's negligence and irresponsibility. There are 32 confirmed deaths.
Weather in New York
16°F
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- Wind
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Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Evil Dead
Top Box Office (This Week)
Beau Pere
Top Box Office (This Week)
Possession
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Liam Hemsworth
Australian actor (born 1990)
Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997)
Colombian footballer
Natalia Dyer
American actress (born 1995)
Keep this day forever.
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JAN
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
January 13, 1981
Tue · 16°F Clear · New York
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