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Historical Context for April 11, 1980

In 1980, the world population was approximately 4,447,606,236 people[†]

In 1980, the average yearly tuition was $738 for public universities and $3,225 for private universities. Today, these costs have risen to $9,750 and $35,248 respectively[†]

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Headlines from April 11, 1980

ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS ASSAILED BY SADAT; He Says Outposts Invite Unrest-- Three-Day U.S. Visit Ends He Departs for Cairo Sadat Condemns Israel's Settlements Policy, and Says It Invites Violence Egypt Accepted U.S. Proposal Aid to Afghan Rebels to Go On

By Terence Smith Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt condemned Israel's policy of establishing settlements in occupied Arab territory as "unfounded, ill-conceived and illegal" today and warned that they constituted "an invitation to further violence and unrest."

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WESTERN EUROPEANS DECLINE TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON IRAN; A SHARP SETBACK FOR CARTER 9 Common Market Countries Also Refuse to Cut Back Ties, but Ask Release of Captives Council of Europe Meets New Meeting Planned West Europeans Decline to Impose Sanctions on Iran Japan's Backing Sought

By R.w. Apple Jr. Special To the New York Times

LISBON, April 10 Western Europe today disregarded President Carter's appeal for strong, prompt collective action against Iran in support of the new measures adopted by the United States.

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U.S. Board Pessimistic on Chrysler; Company Raises Estimate on Loss; Seriousness Is Stressed Need for Adjustments Cited U.S. Report on Chrysler Is Pessimistic 'On a Temporary Basis' Difficulties Are Listed

By Judith Miller Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, April 10 A Federal board monitoring the Chrysler Corporation's financial situation reported today that the company had significantly underestimated its potential losses for 1980 and its need for Government assistance.

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Koch May Back Westway Project Even if Fare Rises; Says Fiscal Pressure Could Leave Him No Choice Weighing the Political Risks Uncertainty About Funds Koch Restudying Options on Westway Options Considered

By Ronald Smothers

Mayor Koch, who has said he would end his support for the Westway highway project if Governor Carey did not keep his pledge to maintain the 50-cent transit fare through December 1981, says that, because of budgetary pressures, he may have to support the project in any event.

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I was wondering if anything interesting on the news was going on when I was born, and decided to create this website for fun. The purpose is to show people what was going on when they were born. With this website I've found out that it was a pretty slow news day on my birthday, but I bet it would feel cool to know a historical event happened on your birthday.

The data used in this project is provided by the New York Times API. They have by far the best API I was able to find, with articles dating back to the 1950s. There weren't any other major newspapers that had an API with close to as much data. The closest was the Guardian API, but theirs only went back to the 1990s. I decided to only use articles from the New York Times because their API was by far the best. This tool works if you have a birthday after the 1950s or so.

Some important dates in history I'd recommend looking up on this website are:

  • 9/11/2001: The September 11 Attacks happened on this day, the news articles from this date provide great context to the tragedy our nation suffered and the immediate response from the American people. The headlines capture the shock, confusion, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of this devastating event.
  • 7/20/1969: The historic Apollo 11 moon landing, when humans first set foot on another celestial body. The articles from this date showcase humanity's greatest achievement in space exploration and the culmination of the space race.
  • 11/9/1989: The fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The coverage provides fascinating insights into this pivotal moment in world history and the emotions of people as decades of division came to an end.
  • 1/20/2009: Barack Obama's inauguration as the first African American President of the United States, a watershed moment in American history that represented a major milestone in the ongoing journey toward racial equality.
  • 8/15/1969: The Woodstock Music Festival began, marking a defining moment in American counterculture and music history. The coverage captures the spirit of the era and the unprecedented gathering of young people.

These historical events are just a few examples of the fascinating moments in history you can explore through this tool. Whether you're interested in your own birthday, significant historical dates, or just curious about what was making headlines on any given day, this website offers a unique window into the past through the lens of contemporary news coverage.

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