· THAT DAY · AUGUST 7, 1976 · NO. 49 ·
August 7, 1976
Saturday · 49 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
- 2008: The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
- 2007: At AT&T Park, Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run to surpass Hank Aaron's 33-year-old record.
- 1999: The Chechnya-based Islamic International Brigade invades neighboring Dagestan.
- 1998: Car bombs exploded simultaneously at the American embassies in the East African capital cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, killing more than 200 people and injuring more than 4,000 others.
Weather in New York
82°F
Rainy
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 23 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John & Kiki Dee
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John & Kiki Dee
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
In the Realm of the Senses
Academy Award (1976)
Annie Hall
Top Box Office (This Week)
Taxi Driver
Top Box Office (This Week)
Rocky
Top Box Office (This Week)
Carrie
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Dani Ceballos
Spanish footballer (born 1996)
Wout Weghorst
Dutch footballer (born 1992)
Sidney Crosby
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1987)
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August 7, 1976
Sat · 82°F Rainy · New York
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