· THAT DAY · AUGUST 3, 1997 · NO. 28 ·
August 3, 1997
Sunday · 28 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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The New York Times — AUGUST 3, 1997
Six hundred protesters, including opposition leader Lyubov Sobol, are arrested in an election protest in Moscow, Russia.2019
Weather in New York
87°F
Rainy
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
I'll Be Missing You
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
I'll Be Missing You
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
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Movies
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Titanic
Academy Award (1997)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
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Good Will Hunting
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Princess Mononoke
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