· THAT DAY · MAY 11, 1988 · NO. 38 ·
May 11, 1988
Wednesday · 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
- 2024: Start/Middle of the May 2024 Solar Storms, the most powerful set of geomagnetic storms since the 2003 Halloween solar storms.
- 2022: Myanmar civil war: Government troops killed 37 unarmed civilians in Mondaingbin.
- 2022: Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while reporting on an Israel Defense Forces raid on the Jenin refugee camp.
- 2022: The Burmese military executes at least 37 villagers during the Mon Taing Pin massacre in Sagaing, Myanmar.
Weather in New York
69°F
Rainy
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
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Wishing Well
Terence Trent D'Arby
Wishing Well
Terence Trent D'Arby
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Movies
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Moonwalker
Academy Award (1988)
Pocketful of Miracles
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Dangerous Liaisons
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My Neighbor Totoro
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Die Hard
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