· THAT DAY · MAY 31, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
May 31, 1981
Sunday · 44 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
78°F
Rainy
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes
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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
Marco Reus
German footballer (born 1989)
Iga Świątek
Polish tennis player (born 2001)
Azealia Banks
American rapper (born 1991)
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.
31
MAY
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
May 31, 1981
Sun · 78°F Rainy · New York
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