· THAT DAY · AUGUST 6, 1994 · NO. 31 ·
August 6, 1994
Saturday · 31 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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- 2011: War in Afghanistan: A United States military helicopter is shot down, killing 30 American special forces members and a working dog, seven Afghan soldiers, and one Afghan civilian. It was the deadliest single event for the United States in the War in Afghanistan.
The New York Times — AUGUST 6, 1994
A gas leak caused an explosion that collapsed a building and led to the deaths of 22 people in Rosario, Argentina.2013
Weather in New York
72°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 22 km/h
Music
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Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")
Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")
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Movies
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The Shawshank Redemption
Academy Award (1994)
Braveheart
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Pulp Fiction
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Forrest Gump
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The Lion King
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