· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 24, 1988 · NO. 37 ·
September 24, 1988
Saturday · 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
- 2023: NASA's OSIRIS-REx capsule containing samples from the asteroid 101955 Bennu successfully lands back on Earth.
- 2015: At least 1,100 people are killed and another 934 wounded after a stampede during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
- 2014: The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.
- 2013: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Pakistan, killing at least 327 people.
Weather in New York
72°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
Bobby McFerrin
Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
Bobby McFerrin
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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
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Die Hard
Top Box Office (This Week)
Cinema Paradiso
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Sat · 72°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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