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Centralia, PA - 12-year-old boy falls into mine pit...
Item #696874
February 20, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* Todd Dombosky nearly swallowed up by the earth
* Falls into 135-degree, CO gas filled pit - saved by cousin
A brief but noteworthy article on page A18 has: "Boy's Mishap Renews Fears O Two-Decade Mine Fire". This event, as indicated, renewed national interest in the ongoing situat... See More
1981 Bob Marley death...
Item #714066
May 13, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1981
* Bob Marley death by cancer - (1st report)
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
Page 19 has a a small and discrete one column heading: "Jamaicans Mourn Bob Marley, Playing His Records Nonstop" (see image) Unfortunate for the discrete report here, but it is what it is, still a first report in this World famous publication.
Complet... See More
1981 "Escape from New York" opening day review...
Item #691872
July 10, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1981
* Escape from New York movie
* Opening day review
* Science fiction action film
* Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken
Page 17 has two reviews for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "Escape from New York" The headings read: "The Screen: 'Escape From New York'" & "At the Movies; Kurt Russel, from baseball ... See More
Ronald Reagan embraced by Black Conservatives...
Item #677571
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1981 (Magazine Section only)
* The New Black Conservatives
* Cuba trains up next generation of Marxist
This front page has an image of Nathan Wright Jr, Gloria Toote and Arthur Fletcher with the caption: "THE NEW BLACK CONSERVATIVES". Page 20 begins a 4 page article stating in part, "the Republicans are in a tremendous position to make inroads a... See More
Bob Dylan concert ad... Nicholas Nickleby Production...
Item #676861
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October. 4, 1981
* Bob Dylan Concert Ad
* The making of Nicholas Nickleby
* Full Page Ad for Richard Harris in Camelot
Besides interesting news of the day, this issue is loaded with premium theater, movie and concert ads form America's "city that never sleeps", NYC. Included is a 1/4 pg. Bob Dylan Concert Ad and a full page ad for the limited e... See More
1981 Golan Heights Law... Israel...
Item #707102
December 15, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 15, 1981
* Annexation of Golan Heights
* Israel government laws applied
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica - Hebrews
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE GOLAN HEIGHTS ANNEXED BY ISRAEL IN AN ABRUPT MOVE" with subheads and related map. More on page 9 with related photo. Loads of text here.
Complete with 48 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia n... See More
Prince William born.... John Hinckley Jr....
Item #645201
June 22, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982
* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.
The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Also two column headlines that include: "Jury Finds ... See More
"Pink Floyd - The Wall" 1st review....
Item #686913
August 06, 1982
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1982
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" - Bob Geldof
* Grand opening day movie review
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 18 has a review of "Pink Floyd: The Wall" on it's opening day in New York City. The heading reads: "Screen: Images Flood 'Pink Floyd: The Wall". (see) This movie opened 1st in New York City before the res... See More
Actor Henry Fonda death...
Item #598066
August 13, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (1st report)
* Broadway & Hollywood actor
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More
Tuskegee Airmen honored at museum...
Item #690315
September 26, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982
* Tuskegee Airmen honored w/ opneing
* African American pilots of WWII
* National Air and Space Museum exhibit
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings
The top of page 33 has a two column heading: "Museum Exhibit Traces Blacks' Role in Aviation" with related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on the "Black Wings... See More
1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings... George Banks...
Item #677868
September 26, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Gunman Kills 13 in a Pennsylvania Rampage" with related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The 19... See More
1st U.S. lethal injection execution...
Item #598889
December 08, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1982
* Charles Brooks Jr.
* 1st U.S. lethal injection
Page 13 has a four column headline: "Execution by Injection Stirs Fear and Sharpens Debate" with related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Charles Brooks, Jr. becoming the 1st person in the United States to be executed using lethal injection.
Other news, s... See More
Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XVII...
Item #711723
January 31, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1983
* Washington Redskins very 1st Super Bowl championship
* Joe Theismann - John Riggins - Joe Gibbs
* NFL - National Football League
The front page has a photo showing John Riggins on a run play with heading: "Redskins Capture the Super Bowl, Defeating the Dolphins by 27-17" Much more in the sport's section with headings and photos including... See More
Carl Lewis wins 100 m in 1983 World championships...
Item #698159
August 09, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1983
* Carl Lewis wins 100-meter dash
* 1983 World Championships in Athletics
* Olympic Stadium - Helsinki, Finland
The sport's section (page 24) has a heading: "Lewis Captures World 100 Title" with nice photo of Lewis. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
1983 Aguila Blanca heist...
Item #687065
September 14, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1983
* Aguila Blanca (heist)
* Victor Manuel Gerena
* White Eagle armed robbery
* Wells Fargo armored car
* West Hartford, Connecticut
The front page has a one column heading: "Wells Fargo Guard Accused of Stealing $7 Million in Cash" (see)
Complete with all 48 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise nice.... See More
Jesse Jackson announces candidacy for president...
Item #696229
November 04, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1983
* Jesse Jackson announces candidacy
* For president of the United States
* Civil rights activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Provocative Candidate" with subhead: "Jackson Posing Broad Challenge to His Party" with photo. (see) The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "JACKSON DECLARES FORMAL CANDI... See More
Naomi Uemura's last adventure... Denali...
Item #715060
February 15, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1984
* Japanese solo adventurer Naomi Uemura
* Reaches peak on Denali - Mount McKinley
Page 8 has a two column heading: "Japanese in First Solo Climb Of McKinley in Wintertime" with photo of Uemura. (see images) See below for more information on this particular feat. He death was recorded as being on the 13th. His body was never found.
Complete with a... See More
Bill Johnson wins Olympic Gold in alpine skiing...
Item #686958
February 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1984
* Bill Johnson wins gold medal at Olympics
* First American male to win in alpine skiing
* Scott Hamilton wins in Men's figure skating
The front page has a one column heading: "Alpine Gold Is First Ever By U.S. Man" with photos. More in the sport's section. Also first report coverage on Scott Hamilton winning gold in Men's figure skat... See More
RFK Jr. gets probation for heroin possession...
Item #702974
March 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1984
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr gets probation
* Heroin - drug possession charge
Page 6 under: "Around the Nation" is a report with one column heading: "Kennedy Son given Probation in Drug Case" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, nice condition.
Gary Plauché kills his son's predator...
Item #702972
March 18, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1984
* Gary Plauché kills child molester
* His son's kidnapper and raper
* Jeff Doucet killing in surprise shooting
Page 12 under: "Around The Nation" is a first report with one column heading: "Father of Abducted Boy Shoots Suspect in Ear" This killing was made famous for being caught on camera by a local news crew. (see images)... See More
1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre...
Item #688470
July 19, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1984
* San Ysidro McDonald's massacre
* San Diego, California mass shooting
* James Huberty - mass murder
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading : "16 Are Slain in Coast Shootings" (see)
Complete with 48 pages, address label within the masthead (see), nice condition.... See More
Michael Jordan's 1st regular season NBA game...
Item #708637
October 28, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 28, 1984
* Michael Jordan's very first NBA game
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Regular season begins with a Bulls victory
Page 22 under: "N.B.A." are scores and stats for the games played the previous day which was opening day for the 1984 NBA season. The standings show Chicago as 1-0 and the box scores show that Jordan scored 16 points in... See More
Serial killer Velma Barfield execution...
Item #702644
November 03, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1984
* American killer Margie Velma Barfield
* 1st Woman executed after resumption of capital punishment
* First Woman execution by lethal injection
* Central Prison - Raleigh, North Carolina
The top of page 7 has a three column heading: "Woman Executed in North Carolina" with photo. (see images) Related article on the same page.
Complete with 32 pag... See More
Ronald Reagan is re-elected President in 1984...
Item #711924
November 08, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1984
* Incumbent Ronald Reagan landslide win
* 1984 United States presidential election
The front page has a banner headline that reads: "REAGAN TAKING 49 STATES AND 59% OF VOTE, VOWS TO STRESS ARMS TALKS AND ECONOMY" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 56 pages, address label within the masthead, light t... See More
Hail Flutie... Miracle in Miami...
Item #700008
November 24, 1984
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1984
* Boston College Eagles vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Quarterback Doug Flutie & WR Gerald Phelan
* Iconic Hail Mary Pass for the winning touchdown
* "Hail Flutie" "Miracle in Miami" - Orange Bowl
The top of page 14 has a heading that reads: "Flutie Pass Tops Miami by 47-45" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, address ... See More
The shuttle Challenger explodes...
Item #699504
January 29, 1986
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
The front page announces one of the more tragic event in U.S. space history with: "THE SHUTTLE EXPLODES" "6 In Crew And High-School Teacher Are Killed 74 Seconds After Liftoff" with a subhead: "The Worst Disaster In U.S. Space History". The front page also features two photos, and at the bo... See More
President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign historic INF Treaty...
Item #680294
December 09, 1987
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1987
* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty
The banner headline announces: "Reagan and Gorbachev Sign Missile Treaty And Vow To Work For Greater Reductions", with related subheads.
This concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range N... See More
Germany is reunited after 45 years...
Item #680283
October 03, 1990
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1990
* German reunification - Germany
The first of this notable event we have offered in this iconic newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "TWO GERMANY UNITED AFTER 45 YEARS WITH JUBILATION AND A VOW OF PEACE" with various related subheads. Also a photo of the German flag unfurled in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin.
The complete first ... See More
Germany is again a single country...
Item #691186
October 03, 1990
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1990 The banner headline announces: "TWO GERMANY UNITED AFTER 45 YEARS WITH JUBILATION AND A VOW OF PEACE" with various related subheads. Also a photo of the German flag unfurled in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, great condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636986
January 17, 1991
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND ALLIES OPEN AIR WAR ON IRAQ, BOMB BAGHDAD AND KUWAITI TARGETS; 'NO CHOICE' BUT FORCE, BUSH DECLARES" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637004
January 17, 1991
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND ALLIES OPEN AIR WAR ON IRAQ, BOMB BAGHDAD AND KUWAITI TARGETS; 'NO CHOICE' BUT FORCE, BUSH DECLARES" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Abortions confirmed legal... re. Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #708397
June 30, 1992
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1992
* Planned Parenthood v. Casey
* Abortion remains legal until 2022
* Roe v. Wade decision upheld
* United States Supreme Court
This issue contains the landmark Supreme Court decision concerning abortion with a nice banner headline on the front page: "High Court Affirms Right to Abortion but Allows Some Restrictions by States" with subheads. (see ... See More
Bill Clinton elected president of the United States...
Item #687019
November 04, 1992
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1992
* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)
The three line banner headline announces: "CLINTON WINS DECISIVE MARGIN IN VOTER POLL ACROSS NATION AFTER 12 YEARS OF G.O.P. RULE" with subheads and related photos.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, nice condition.... See More
Israel and the Palestinians agree to the Accord...
Item #680274
September 14, 1993
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1993
* Israel-Palestine peace accord signed
* Jews and Arabs - Bill Clinton
This is a seldom saved yet significant report with a banner headline: "RABIN AND ARAFAT SEAL THEIR ACCORD AS CLINTON APPLAUDES 'BRAVE GAMBLE' " with related subheads. Also a photo of the three.
The complete first section (of 3) with pages 1-26, two folds, a penned... See More
Death of Wilma Rudolph...
Item #676862
November 13, 1994
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1994
* Walked with a leg brace as a child,
* Triple Gold medalist
* Dies of Brain Cancer
The front page of this issue has an image and headline: "Olympic Legend Wilma Rudolph Dies; Triple gold medalist who inspired a generation of women's track stars loses battle with brain cancer at 54". Additional coverage follows on pg. A36 with 2 mor... See More
Death of Princess Diana... with photos...
Item #653120
August 31, 1997
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, Aug. 31, 1997 (3 sections) The headline reads: "Diana Killed in a Car Accident in Paris," with subhead: "In Flight From Paparazzi - Friend Dies," with an accompanying photo. The article continues on an inside page with a photo taken at the scene of the accident.
Included is the front section, sports section, and metro section, in very nice conditi... See More
Eldridge Cleaver's death report... Obit of Bruce Springsteen's father...
Item #688380
May 02, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 2, 1998
* Death of Eldridge Cleaver
* From Black Panther to Mormon environmental & peace activist
The front page has: "Eldridge Cleaver, Former Black Panther, Dies", which tells of the life and death of the notable activist and author of "Soul On Ice" (considered a seminal work in African-American literature). The
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Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #575005
March 09, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1999
* Death of Joe DiMaggio
The top of the front page has a three column head: "Joe DiMaggio, Yankee Clipper, Dies at 84" with text and a photo of him as well, captioned: "Joe DiMaggio's grace on and off the field created an enduring legend." Much more on his life on inside pages including many vintage photos as well. This is ... See More
The stock market reaches a milestone...
Item #688558
March 30, 1999
NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1999
* Stock Market hits 10,000 for 1st time ever
As opposed to the negative reports which make stock market headlines collectible, here is a significant upbeat headline, and great to have it in the N.Y. Times. At the top of the 2nd column is: "DOW FINISHES DAY OVER 10,000 MARK FOR THE FIRST TIME" With subheads: "Rises 1.9% to Set Record&
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* Stock Market hits 10,000 for 1st time ever
As opposed to the negative reports which make stock market headlines collectible, here is a significant upbeat headline, and great to have it in the N.Y. Times. At the top of the 2nd column is: "DOW FINISHES DAY OVER 10,000 MARK FOR THE FIRST TIME" With subheads: "Rises 1.9% to Set Record&
Woodstock '99 music festival riots... Limp Bizkit..
Item #714500
July 26, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1999
* Woodstock '99 music festival in Rome, New York
* Lead singer Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit photo (riots)
Page 15 has a heading: "The Spirit of Woodstock '99: Music, Sex, TV and More TV" with photo showing Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit on a piece of plywood performing just before the outbreak after he said "smash stuff". See images for ... See More
Lance Armstrong wins ? 1st Tour de France...
Item #714504
July 26, 1999
SPORTS SECTION only of the New York Times, July 26, 1999
* Lance Armstrong wins 1st Tour de France
* Professional road racing cyclist (1st of 7)
* No longer holds titles due to doping
The front page of this section has a headline: "Armstrong Wins Tour and Journey" with subhead and three related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, ni... See More
Pete Rose's short stint back into MLB baseball...
Item #667807
October 25, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1999
* Pete Rose inducted into all-century team
* Bud Selig drops MLB baseball ban for 1 day
The top of the front page has a photo showing Pete Rose at Game 2 of the 1999 World Series. It was here that he was introduced as a member of the all-century team to a roaring crowd. For this to happen, Rose's ban from baseball had to be lifted for this day which Bud... See More
Tom Brady's last college football game....
Item #696419
January 03, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 2000
* Tom Brady last college football game
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama
* 2000 Orange Bowl
The top of page 3 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "An Exhausted Brady Delivered for Michigan" with photo of Brady during the game. This was Tom Brady's last collegiate football game in which he threw a career-high 369 yards and fou... See More
Record Volume on Stock Market... Rare, good news...
Item #560795
March 17, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York City, dated March 17, 2000. As opposed to the more negative reports which make stock market headlines collectible, here is a significant upbeat headline. The front page announces "A Record Volume As Stocks Surge On The Big Board" with the main article reported on page 7 of Section C "March Madness on Wall St. As Dow Gains 499 Points" a
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Record Volume on Stock Market... Rare, good news...
Item #702584
March 17, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 2000 In contrast to the more negative reports which typically make stock market headlines collectible, here is a significant upbeat headline. The front page announces "A Record Volume As Stocks Surge On The Big Board" with the main article reported on page 7 of Section C "March Madness on Wall St. As Dow Gains 499 Points" and other related
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Death of John Phillips... The Mamas & the Papas...
Item #699942
March 19, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 2001
* John Phillips death - singer & songwriter
* The Mamas & the Papas - 1960's folk rock band
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "John Phillips, 65, a 'Papa' Of the 1960's Group, Dies" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), light toning along the central fold, great condition.... See More
Death of Joey Ramone... The Ramones...
Item #696389
April 17, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 2001
* Joey Ramone death
* The Ramones frontman
* Punk Rock music pioneer
The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Joey Ramone, Raw-Voiced Pioneer of Punk Rock, Dies at 49" with photo. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (50+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #682835
December 01, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001
* George Harrison death (1st report)
* The Beatles - English rock band
The front page has a two column heading: "George Harrison, 'Quiet Beatle' And Lead Guitarist, Dies at 58" with two related photos. Lengthy text on page 24 with more photos.
Complete with 58 pages, nice condition.... See More
Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
Item #680272
November 05, 2008
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 2008 and Jan. 21, 2009 A great pair of issues reporting both the election and inauguration of the first African-American president to occupy the White House.
The banner headline of the 5th is a simple: "OBAMA" beneath which is: "Racial Barrier Falls In Decisive Victory". The banner headline of the 21st announces: "OBAMA TAKES OATH, A... See More
First inauguration of Barack Obama...
Item #640315
January 21, 2009
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 2009 The two-line banner headline reads "Obama Takes Oath, And Nation In Crisis Embraces The Moment" with subhead "Milestone for America" "In Sober Address, He Vows to Begin Remaking Country -- A Million Celebrate". This also includes a large photo of him and Michelle as they walked a portion of the inauguration parade route. The issue ... See More
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