· THAT DAY · MAY 28, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
May 28, 1985
Tuesday · 40 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
- 2016: Harambe, a gorilla, is shot to death after grabbing a three-year-old boy in his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, resulting in widespread criticism and sparking various internet memes.
- 2013: Start of the Gezi Park protests in Turkey.
- 2012: The Arkankergen massacre in Kazakhstan's Alakol District kills 15 people.
- 2011: Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divorce under certain conditions being enacted later in the year.
Weather in New York
74°F
Rainy
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
Top Box Office (This Week)
Police Story
Top Box Office (This Week)
Mr. Vampire
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Goonies
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Carey Mulligan
English actress (born 1985)
Phil Foden
English footballer (born 2000)
Kyle Walker
English footballer (born 1990)
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MAY
1985
1985
A day worth remembering ✦
May 28, 1985
Tue · 74°F Rainy · New York
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