· THAT DAY · APRIL 9, 1988 · NO. 38 ·
April 9, 1988
Saturday · 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
- 2021: Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle aged 99.
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- 2021: Soyuz MS-18 is launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying three members of the Expedition 64 crew to the International Space Station.
- 2020: Soyuz MS-16 is launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying the Expedition 62/63 crew to the International Space Station.
Weather in New York
63°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Billy Ocean
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Billy Ocean
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
Top Box Office (This Week)
Dangerous Liaisons
Top Box Office (This Week)
My Neighbor Totoro
Top Box Office (This Week)
Die Hard
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Kristen Stewart
American actress and director (born 1990)
Elle Fanning
American actress (born 1998)
Lil Nas X
American musician (born 1999)
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April 9, 1988
Sat · 63°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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