· THAT DAY · APRIL 20, 1982 · NO. 44 ·
April 20, 1982
Tuesday · 44 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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
- 2023: SpaceX's Starship launched for the first time before exploding four minutes into flight.
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- 2020: For the first time in history, oil prices drop below zero, an effect of the 2020 Russia-Saudi Arabia oil price war.
The New York Times — APRIL 20, 1982
SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, launches for the first time. It explodes four minutes into flight.2023
Weather in New York
66°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
I Love Rock 'N Roll
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
I Love Rock 'N Roll
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Thing
Academy Award (1982)
Terms of Endearment
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Blade Runner
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First Blood
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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