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Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Patty Guggenheim says Raven, the character she plays in "Twisted Metal," has a talent for getting other people to complete the thankless tasks she doesn't want to do.

Do you like to sit in an aisle seat while flying? Or maybe you prefer a window seat for the best view? Passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in window seats on two airlines got quite a surprise once they boarded their flights — and now they are taking the carriers to court .

Oregonians have the opportunity to see a rare black moon rise between Aug. 22 and 23, creating a darker-than-usual sky. The last seasonal Black Moon occurred on May 19, 2023. The next black moon will rise on Aug. 31, 2027.

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2000 – The Phillies defeat the Reds, 5 – 4, despite a grand slam by Cincinnati OF Alex Ochoa. Ochoa’s blast is the 142nd slam of the season, setting a new major league record. The Oakland A’s have hit 11, one shy of the record shared by the Braves (1997) and Indians (1999).

1923 In a game at Comiskey Park, White Sox pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston threw an immaculate inning of relief (striking out the side on only nine pitches) versus the Philadelphia Athletics. Thurston’s Immaculate Inning came in the 12th, mowing down Frank “Beauty” McGowan, Clarence “Chick” Galloway and Sam Hale.