· THAT DAY · JUNE 29, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
June 29, 1981
Monday · 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.
Top Global Headlines
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- 2006: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.
The New York Times — JUNE 29, 1981
A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power.2012
Weather in New York
85°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 11 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
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The Evil Dead
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Beau Pere
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Possession
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
JUN
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
June 29, 1981
Mon · 85°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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