· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 21, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
December 21, 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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- 2012: Countries that were part of the Maya civilization celebrated the end-date of a 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.
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Weather in New York
31°F
Snowy
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- Low
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- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
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Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Say You, Say Me
Lionel Richie
Say You, Say Me
Lionel Richie
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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
Top Box Office (This Week)
Police Story
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The Goonies
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Ben Chilwell
English footballer (born 1996)
Steven Yeun
South Korean and American actor (born 1983)
Kaitlyn Dever
American actress (born 1996)
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December 21, 1985
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