· THAT DAY · MAY 7, 1987 · NO. 39 ·
May 7, 1987
Thursday · 39 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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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- 2010: A draft sequence of the Neanderthal genome was published, demonstrating that most living humans have Neanderthal ancestors.
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Weather in New York
73°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
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(I Just) Died In Your Arms
Cutting Crew
(I Just) Died In Your Arms
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Movies
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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
Born on This Day
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MrBeast
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Cody Gakpo
Dutch footballer (born 1999)
Dani Olmo
Spanish footballer (born 1998)
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May 7, 1987
Thu · 73°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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