· THAT DAY · AUGUST 5, 1971 · NO. 54 ·
August 5, 1971
Thursday · 54 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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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
- 2021: Australia's second most populous state Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown, enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning.
- 2019: The revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (state) occurred and the state was bifurcated into two union territories (Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) and Ladakh).
- 2015: United States Environmental Protection Agency personnel accidentally caused a spillage (aftermath pictured) of 3 million gallons (11 million litres) of mine waste water and tailings trapped inside the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado.
- 2015: The Environmental Protection Agency at Gold King Mine waste water spill releases three million gallons of heavy metal toxin tailings and waste water into the Animas River in Colorado.
Weather in New York
76°F
Rainy
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 62°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
You've Got A Friend
James Taylor
You've Got A Friend
James Taylor
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Movies
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A Clockwork Orange
Academy Award (1971)
The Godfather
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Duel
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The Big Boss
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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