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NY Yank 3rd baseman Wade Boggs pitches a scoreless inning vs Anaheim
- STS 85 (Discovery 23) lands
Famous Deaths
- Petr Novák, Czech rock singer-songwriter (George and Beatovens; Flamengo), dies of apparent poisoning at 51
About August 19, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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