· THAT DAY · APRIL 13, 1986 · NO. 40 ·
April 13, 1986
Sunday · 40 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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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The New York Times — APRIL 13, 1986
Six people and the perpetrator are killed and twelve others injured in a mass stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney, Australia.2024
Weather in New York
56°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
Movies
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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
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Sun · 56°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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