· THAT DAY · AUGUST 15, 1971 · NO. 54 ·
August 15, 1971
Sunday · 54 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
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Weather in New York
84°F
Rainy
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
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