· THAT DAY · MAY 6, 1989 · NO. 37 ·
May 6, 1989
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.
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Weather in New York
71°F
Rainy
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 37 km/h
Music
Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Dead Poets Society
Academy Award (1989)
Hitch
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The Little Mermaid
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Batman
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Dani Alves
Brazilian footballer (born 1983)
Mateo Kovačić
Croatian footballer (born 1994)
Cole Palmer
English footballer (born 2002)
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MAY
1989
1989
A day worth remembering ✦
May 6, 1989
Sat · 71°F Rainy · New York
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THAT DAY
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1989-05-06