· THAT DAY · JANUARY 9, 1985 · NO. 41 ·
January 9, 1985
Wednesday · 41 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
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- 2015: A hostage situation, related to the Charlie Hebdo shooting, occurred at a Jewish market in Vincennes.
- 2015: The perpetrators of the Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris two days earlier are both killed after a hostage situation; a second hostage situation, related to the Charlie Hebdo shooting, occurs at a Jewish market in Vincennes.
Weather in New York
24°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 24°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Humidity
- 43%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
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Police Story
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Mr. Vampire
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The Goonies
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Nina Dobrev
Canadian actress (born 1989)
Sarah Toscano
Italian singer-songwriter (born 2006)
Lucas Leiva
Brazilian footballer (born 1987)
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9
JAN
1985
1985
A day worth remembering ✦
January 9, 1985
Wed · 24°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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THAT DAY
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1985-01-09