· THAT DAY · AUGUST 24, 2007 · NO. 18 ·
August 24, 2007
Friday · 18 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
- 2020: Erin O'Toole is elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
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- 2016: Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth, is discovered by the European Southern Observatory.
Weather in New York
83°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 65°F
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Beautiful Girls
Sean Kingston
Beautiful Girls
Sean Kingston
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Lust, Caution
Academy Award (2007)
Slumdog Millionaire
Top Box Office (This Week)
Ratatouille
Top Box Office (This Week)
Spider-Man 3
Top Box Office (This Week)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Rupert Grint
English actor (born 1988)
Alan Walker
Norwegian DJ and music producer (born 1997)
Maya Yoshida
Japanese footballer (born 1988)
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August 24, 2007
Fri · 83°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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