· THAT DAY · JANUARY 11, 1998 · NO. 28 ·
January 11, 1998
Sunday · 28 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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- 2003: After Chicago police detective Jon Burge was discovered to have extracted forced confessions from more than 200 suspects, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of 167 prisoners and pardoned four others.
Weather in New York
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Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight
Elton John
Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight
Elton John
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Saving Private Ryan
Academy Award (1998)
American Beauty
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The Truman Show
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Mulan
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The Parent Trap
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Dani Carvajal
Spanish footballer (born 1992)
Jamie Vardy
English footballer (born 1987)
Leroy Sané
German footballer (born 1996)
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1998
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A day worth remembering ✦
January 11, 1998
Sun · 47°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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