· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 1, 1983 · NO. 42 ·
October 1, 1983
Saturday · 42 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2024: Israel invaded Southern Lebanon, marking the fifth Israeli invasion of Lebanon since 1978.
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- 2021: The 2020 World Expo in Dubai begins. Its opening was originally scheduled for 20 October 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2019: Kuopio school stabbing: One dies and ten are injured when Joel Marin, armed with a sabre, attacks a school class at Savo Vocational College in Kuopio, Finland.
Weather in New York
67°F
Rainy
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 62°F
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Scarface
Academy Award (1983)
Amadeus
Top Box Office (This Week)
Trading Places
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Key
Top Box Office (This Week)
Return of the Jedi
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Sat · 67°F Rainy · New York
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