· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 20, 1988 · NO. 37 ·
October 20, 1988
Thursday · 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
- 2024: Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were sworn in as president and vice president of Indonesia, becoming the oldest and the youngest person to assume respective offices.
- 2022: Protests broke out across Chad after President Mahamat Déby (pictured) declared his intentions to extend his rule by another two years.
- 2017: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declare victory in the Raqqa campaign.
- 2011: First Libyan Civil War: Muammar Gaddafi, the deposed Libyan leader, was captured by rebel forces during the Battle of Sirte, and was killed shortly thereafter.
Weather in New York
55°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 39°F
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Music
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
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A day worth remembering ✦
October 20, 1988
Thu · 55°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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