· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 25, 1986 · NO. 40 ·
February 25, 1986
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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Weather in New York
33°F
Snowy
- High
- 33°F
- Low
- 19°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
How Will I Know
Whitney Houston
How Will I Know
Whitney Houston
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Top Gun
Academy Award (1986)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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Aliens
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A Better Tomorrow
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Platoon
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Italian footballer (born 1999)
Isabelle Fuhrman
American actress (born 1997)
Jameela Jamil
British actress (born 1986)
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February 25, 1986
Tue · 33°F Snowy · New York
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