· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 26, 1981 · NO. 44 ·
December 26, 1981
Saturday · 44 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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
39°F
Snowy
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 11 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)
Possession
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The Evil Dead
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Cannibal Ferox
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Hugo Lloris
French footballer (born 1986)
Kit Harington
British actor (born 1986)
Aaron Ramsey
Welsh former footballer (born 1990)
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1981
A day worth remembering ✦
December 26, 1981
Sat · 39°F Snowy · New York
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