· THAT DAY · DECEMBER 27, 2008 · NO. 17 ·
December 27, 2008
Saturday · 17 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
- 2025: An estimated €30 million were stolen from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- 2024: Acting president and prime minister of South Korea Han Duck-soo was impeached by the National Assembly.
- 2009: During protests in Tehran against the recent presidential election, Iranian security forces opened fire on demonstrators.
- 2009: Iranian election protests: On the Day of Ashura in Tehran, Iran, government security forces fire upon demonstrators.
The New York Times — DECEMBER 27, 2008
Bek Air Flight 2100 crashes during takeoff from Almaty International Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing 13.2019
Weather in New York
49°F
Rainy
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Beyonce
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Beyonce
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Dark Knight
Academy Award (2008)
The Hurt Locker
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Babysitters
Top Box Office (This Week)
WALL·E
Top Box Office (This Week)
Iron Man
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