· THAT DAY · SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 · NO. 17 ·
September 1, 2008
Monday · 17 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
- 2019: Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record outside the tropics, made landfall in the Bahamas at Category 5 intensity.
- 2008: Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
- 2000: Speakers' Corner, a free speech area in Hong Lim Park in Singapore, was launched.
- 1985: The wreck of the Titanic is discovered by an American-French expedition led by Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel.
The New York Times — SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia, Russia; by the end of the siege, three days later, more than 385 people are dead (including hostages, other civilians, security personnel and terrorists).2004
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Music
Movies
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The Dark Knight
Academy Award (2008)
The Hurt Locker
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The Babysitters
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Iron Man
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WALL·E
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