· THAT DAY · MARCH 17, 1986 · NO. 40 ·
March 17, 1986
Monday · 40 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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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- 2003: Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Robin Cook, resigns from the British Cabinet in disagreement with government plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Weather in New York
50°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 50°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
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
Shinji Kagawa
Japanese footballer (born 1989)
Katie Ledecky
American swimmer (born 1997)
John Boyega
English actor (born 1992)
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1986
1986
A day worth remembering ✦
March 17, 1986
Mon · 50°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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