· THAT DAY · NOVEMBER 26, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
November 26, 1981
Thursday · 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
42°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Physical
Olivia Newton-John
Physical
Olivia Newton-John
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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
Rita Ora
British singer-songwriter (born 1990)
Danny Welbeck
English footballer (born 1990)
Louane (singer)
French actress and singer
Keep this day forever.
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1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
November 26, 1981
Thu · 42°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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