· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 18, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
September 18, 1981
Friday · 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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- 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%.
The New York Times — SEPTEMBER 18, 1981
The 2016 Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed results in the deaths of nineteen Indian Army soldiers and all four attackers.2016
Weather in New York
64°F
Rainy
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Endless Love
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
Endless Love
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Academy Award (1981)
Gandhi
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Possession
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The Evil Dead
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cannibal Ferox
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