· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 13, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
December 13, 1985
Friday · 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
- 2013: Beyoncé (pictured) released her fifth studio album without any prior announcement or promotion; it sold 2.3 million copies before the end of the year.
- 2011: A man threw grenades and fired a rifle at crowds in Liège, Belgium, causing 6 deaths and injuring more than 120 others, before killing himself.
- 2007: The Treaty of Lisbon is signed by the EU member states to amend both the Treaty of Rome and the Maastricht Treaty which together form the constitutional basis of the EU. The Treaty of Lisbon is effective from 1 December 2009.
- 2003: Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit.
Weather in New York
41°F
Rainy
- High
- 41°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Music
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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The Goonies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Police Story
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Amy Lee
American musician (born 1981)
Santi Cazorla
Spanish footballer (born 1984)
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1985
1985
A day worth remembering ✦
December 13, 1985
Fri · 41°F Rainy · New York
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THAT DAY
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1985-12-13