· THAT DAY · AUGUST 19, 1993 · NO. 32 ·
August 19, 1993
Thursday · 32 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
- 2017: Around 250,000 farmed non-native Atlantic salmon were accidentally released into the wild near Cypress Island, Washington.
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- 2010: Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
- 2009: A series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others.
Weather in New York
79°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")
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Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")
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Movies
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Schindler's List
Academy Award (1993)
Forrest Gump
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Indecent Proposal
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Farewell My Concubine
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Groundhog Day
Keep this day forever.
Write a note, pick a postcard style, then save it or send it into the sea — for a stranger to find one day.
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A day worth remembering ✦
August 19, 1993
Thu · 79°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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