· THAT DAY · JUNE 9, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
June 9, 1985
Sunday · 40 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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
- 2019: Dominican-American retired baseball player David Ortiz was shot and severely wounded while at a bar in Santo Domingo.
- 2010: At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar.
- 2009: An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.
- 2008: Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.
The New York Times — JUNE 9, 1985
A child suicide bomber attacked a wedding in Nadahan, Afghanistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring at least 70 others.2010
Weather in New York
77°F
Rainy
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Tears For Fears
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Tears For Fears
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Movies
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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
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