· THAT DAY · AUGUST 2, 1985 · NO. 40 ·
August 2, 1985
Friday · 40 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.
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- 1991: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-43 to deploy the TDRS-5 satellite.
Weather in New York
75°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 62°F
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Everytime You Go Away
Paul Young
Everytime You Go Away
Paul Young
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
Top Box Office (This Week)
Police Story
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Mr. Vampire
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Goonies
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States since 2025
Charli XCX
British singer (born 1992)
Nacer Chadli
Belgian footballer (born 1989)
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August 2, 1985
Fri · 75°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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