· THAT DAY · JULY 23, 1987 · NO. 38 ·
July 23, 1987
Thursday · 38 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
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- 2011: A high-speed train rear-ends another on a viaduct on the Yongtaiwen railway line in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, resulting in 40 deaths.
Weather in New York
87°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Predator
Academy Award (1987)
Rain Man
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Full Metal Jacket
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Masters of the Universe
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Princess Bride
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Daniel Radcliffe
English actor (born 1989)
Walter Gargano
Uruguayan footballer (born 1984)
Alessio Cerci
Italian footballer (born 1987)
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1987
1987
A day worth remembering ✦
July 23, 1987
Thu · 87°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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1987-07-23