439 Historic Events for August 2
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| 1993 |
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Shamrock Broadcasting, a Disney company, officially takes ownership of Cleveland's WMMS-FM/100.7 and WHK-AM/1420
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| 1994 |
Death |
Bhagwatpersad Ausan, commandant Suriname military police, dies at 38
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| 1994 |
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Noureddine Morceli runs world record 3000m (7:25.11)
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| 1994 |
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NY Supreme Court refuses Howard Stern's non financial disclosure
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| 1994 |
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Explosion in lead/zinc mine in Guangxi China, 120+ killed
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| 1994 |
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Congressional hearings begin on White Water
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| 1995 |
Death |
Brian Smith, British sportscaster, dies
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| 1995 |
Death |
Colin Gray, airman, dies at 80
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| 1996 |
Death |
U Hia Than, politician, dies at 52
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| 1996 |
Death |
Michel Debre, PM of France in (1959-62), dies
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| 1996 |
Death |
Humphrey Fisher, TV Producer, dies at 72
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| 1997 |
Death |
William S Burroughs, author (Naked Lunch), dies at 83
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| 1998 |
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30th Curtis Cup:
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| 1998 |
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26th du Maurier Golf Classic
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