· THAT DAY · AUGUST 23, 2012 · NO. 13 ·
August 23, 2012
Thursday · 13 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.
Top Global Headlines
- 2023: Chandrayaan-3 mission initiated first Moon landing in Indian history.
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- 2012: A hot-air balloon crashes near the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, killing six people and injuring 28 others.
- 2011: A 5.8 MW earthquake struck the Piedmont region of Virginia, and was felt by more people than any other quake in U.S. history.
The New York Times — AUGUST 23, 2012
A business jet carrying key leadership members of the Russian private military company Wagner Group crashes, killing all ten people on board.2023
Weather in New York
83°F
Partly Cloudy
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- Low
- 66°F
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Call Me Maybe
Carly Rae Jepsen
Call Me Maybe
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Avengers
Academy Award (2012)
12 Years a Slave
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Brave
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A Perfect Ending
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The Amazing Spider-Man
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