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Historical Context for June 7, 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 June 7, 1980

Clark Is Denounced as Possible Spy In Final Paper of Parley in Teheran; Adopted by Acclamation Clark Is Denounced as Possible Spy In Final Paper of Parley in Teheran Mission Rejected in November Meeting With Bani-Sadr Senator Seeks Prosecution

By Unknown Author

TEHERAN, Iran, June 6 -- Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, who defied President Carter's travel ban to attend an Iranian-sponsored conference on "United States intervention in Iran," was denounced in its final document today as a "latter-day Rudolf Hess."

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JOBLESS RATE SOARS, STIRRING FORECASTS OF A DEEP RECESSION; 7.8% OF WORK FORCE City Spared, but the State as Whole Reaches 8%, for 19-Month High Change in Policy Urged Carter Sees Party Leaders Nation's May Jobless Rate Soared Commentators Voice Dismay 'Potential for Explosion'

By Philip Shabecoff Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The nation's unemployment rate shot up again in May, prompting forecasts that the recession now spreading through the economy would be deeper and longer than previously expected by the Government and economists.

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Hartford City Manager Ousted in Political Upheaval; City Manager of Hartford Is Ousted in Dispute Over Form of Government

By Matthew L. Wald Special To the New York Times

HARTFORD, June 6 -- An argument over the form of Hartford's municipal government brought the ouster of the City Manager today. Some high City Hall officials had already been forced out of office by the controversy, involving politics, personalities and past, loyalties, and the Police Chief is under pressure to quit.

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Producer Prices Rose By Only 0.3% in May; Consumer Debt Down; Producer Prices Up Only 0.3% In May Unfavorable Rise in Food Slowdown in Energy Prices

By Edward Cowan Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Prices charged by producers and wholesalers rose by only three-tenths of 1 percent last month, the Government reported today. It was the smallest one-month rise in 32 months and a sign that consumers can expect a further slowdown in retail price inflation.

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The Politics of Transit Fares; Increase May Depend on Who Will Be Blamed, Who Will Be Taxed and Who's Up for Election News Analysis The Oil-Tax Alternative Politics of Possible Fare Increase: A Big Question Is Placing Blame Assembly Democrats' Plight The Pass-Along Question

By Richard J. Meislin Special To the New York Times

ALBANY, June 6 -- The question being asked here is not, "How do we save New York City's subway and bus fares?" but, "Which is worse: approving a new tax or being blamed for a fare increase?"

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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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