· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 7, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
December 7, 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.
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The New York Times — DECEMBER 7, 1981
Battle of Damascus (2024): Syrian opposition forces enter the Rif Dimashq Governorate, reaching within 20 km of the capital Damascus.2024
Weather in New York
43°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 43°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Humidity
- 54%
- Wind
- 32 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
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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.
7
DEC
1981
1981
A day worth remembering ✦
December 7, 1981
Mon · 43°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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