· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 24, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
October 24, 1985
Thursday · 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
- 2018: The world's longest sea crossing, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opens for public traffic.
- 2016: A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board.
- 2015: Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.
- 2015: A driver deliberately crashes into the Oklahoma State Homecoming parade, killing four people and injuring 34.
Weather in New York
67°F
Rainy
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 20 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
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October 24, 1985
Thu · 67°F Rainy · New York
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