· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 8, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
October 8, 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.
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The New York Times — OCTOBER 8, 1985
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan twice deliberately targeted the Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots of Shusha.2020
Weather in New York
65°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Money For Nothing
Dire Straits
Money For Nothing
Dire Straits
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
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Guinea Pig: Devil's Experiment
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Police Story
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The Goonies
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October 8, 1985
Tue · 65°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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