· THAT DAY · APRIL 25, 1988 · NO. 38 ·
April 25, 1988
Monday · 38 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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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- 2014: A water crisis began when officials in Flint, Michigan, switched the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to contamination.
Weather in New York
61°F
Partly Cloudy
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- 61°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Humidity
- 49%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Whitney Houston
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Whitney Houston
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
Top Box Office (This Week)
My Neighbor Totoro
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cinema Paradiso
Top Box Office (This Week)
Die Hard
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Raphaël Varane
French footballer (born 1993)
Dejan Kulusevski
Swedish footballer (born 2000)
Jean-Éric Vergne
French racing driver (born 1990)
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April 25, 1988
Mon · 61°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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