The Human Toll of a Building Binge
By Jim Dwyer
Once again, death by crane has come to the East Side of Manhattan. This, it appears, is the cost of a construction boom.
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On this day
May 31, 2008
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Administration Moves to Avert a Late Rules Rush
By Charlie Savage and Robert Pear
Some legal specialists said the White House’s deadlines for proposing and issuing regulations would make it harder for President Bush’s successor to overturn them.
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Investigators Look at Equipment, Not Crane’s Operators
By William Neuman
Officials are focusing on a bad weld as the possible cause of a Manhattan crane collapse — a very different problem than what caused another accident in March.
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Celtics Oust Pistons to Return to N.B.A. Finals
By John Heuser
The Celtics made play upon play in the fourth quarter in a decisive charge led by Kevin Garnett to earn a trip to the N.B.A. finals for the first time since 1987.
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A Specialist Over 200 Meters Becomes a Favorite in the 100
By Joshua Robinson
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100 meters in history this year, but has yet to decide whether he will attempt the sprint double in Beijing.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 28, 2008, covering May 31, 2008.
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Narrow Stairs
Death Cab for Cutie
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Nothing But The Best
Frank Sinatra
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We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.
Jason Mraz
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Rockferry
Duffy
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Spirit
Leona Lewis
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Historical Events
2008Usain Bolt breaks the world record in the 100m sprint, with a wind-legal (+1.7 m/s) 9.72 seconds[†]
Usain St. Leo Bolt is a Jamaican retired sprinter who is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Historical Context for May 31, 2008
In 2008, the world population was approximately 6,844,457,662 people[†]