· THAT DAY · AUGUST 21, 1994 · NO. 31 ·
August 21, 1994
Sunday · 31 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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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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- 2013: Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria.
- 2007: BioShock was released in North America, becoming a critical success and a demonstration of video games as an art form.
Weather in New York
82°F
Rainy
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 19 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")
Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
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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
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Usain Bolt
Jamaican sprinter (born 1986)
Robert Lewandowski
Polish footballer (born 1988)
Hayden Panettiere
American actress (born 1989)
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August 21, 1994
Sun · 82°F Rainy · New York
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