· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 12, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
October 12, 1985
Saturday · 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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Weather in New York
55°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Oh Sheila
Ready For The World
Oh Sheila
Ready For The World
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
Top Box Office (This Week)
Guinea Pig: Devil's Experiment
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Police Story
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The Goonies
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Josh Hutcherson
American actor (born 1992)
Cristhian Stuani
Uruguayan footballer (born 1986)
Alex Brosque
Australian soccer player
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1985
A day worth remembering ✦
October 12, 1985
Sat · 55°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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