· THAT DAY · MARCH 19, 1981 · NO. 45 ·
March 19, 1981
Thursday · 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
37°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 37°F
- Low
- 23°F
- Humidity
- 48%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
Top Box Office (This Week)
Possession
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Evil Dead
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cannibal Ferox
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Kolo Touré
Ivorian footballer (born 1981)
Hakim Ziyech
Moroccan footballer (born 1993)
Héctor Bellerín
Spanish footballer (born 1995)
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19
MAR
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
March 19, 1981
Thu · 37°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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THAT DAY
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1981-03-19