· THAT DAY · MAY 27, 1986 · NO. 39 ·
May 27, 1986
Tuesday · 39 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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Weather in New York
78°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Greatest Love Of All
Whitney Houston
Greatest Love Of All
Whitney Houston
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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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May 27, 1986
Tue · 78°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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