· THAT DAY · JULY 3, 1988 · NO. 37 ·
July 3, 1988
Sunday · 37 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
- 2017: In Arizona, the Boundary Fire (pictured) burned out after 32 days, burning 17,788 acres (7,199 ha) of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.
- 2013: General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coalition to depose President Mohamed Morsi in a coup d'état in Cairo, suspending the Egyptian Constitution of 2012.
- 2006: The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people.
- 2005: Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain with the coming into effect of a law passed by the Cortes Generales.
The New York Times — JULY 3, 1988
President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held.2013
Weather in New York
83°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Dirty Diana
Michael Jackson
Dirty Diana
Michael Jackson
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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)
Die Hard
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cinema Paradiso
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Sun · 83°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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