· THAT DAY · APRIL 28, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
April 28, 1987
Tuesday · 39 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2008: The 1,388-foot-tall (423.2 m) Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, with the world's highest residence above ground level at the time, held its grand opening.
- 2004: CBS News releases evidence of the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse. The photographs show rape and abuse from the American troops over Iraqi detainees.
- 1996: A spree shooter carried out the Port Arthur massacre, killing 35 people and injuring 23, in Tasmania, prompting stricter gun laws in Australia.
- 1996: Whitewater controversy: President Bill Clinton gives a 41⁄2 hour videotaped testimony for the defense.
Weather in New York
45°F
Rainy
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Aretha Franklin & George Michael
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Aretha Franklin & George Michael
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Predator
Academy Award (1987)
Rain Man
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The Princess Bride
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Full Metal Jacket
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Dirty Dancing
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