· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 13, 1986 · NO. 39 ·
October 13, 1986
Monday · 39 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2019: Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
- 2016: The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch.
- 2016: The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations.
- 2013: During the Hindu festival of Navaratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh, India, rumours about an impending bridge collapse caused a stampede that resulted in 115 deaths.
The New York Times — OCTOBER 13, 1986
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race.2019
Weather in New York
64°F
Rainy
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
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When I Think Of You
Janet Jackson
When I Think Of You
Janet Jackson
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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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Highlander
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The Fly
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