· THAT DAY · MAY 26, 1982 · NO. 43 ·
May 26, 1982
Wednesday · 43 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
77°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Ebony And Ivory
Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder
Ebony And Ivory
Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder
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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
Top Box Office (This Week)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Demy de Zeeuw
Dutch footballer (born 1983)
Mehmet Okur
Turkish basketball player (born 1979)
Dani Stevens
Australian discus thrower
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1982
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A day worth remembering ✦
May 26, 1982
Wed · 77°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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