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Video Games
1999: IBM introduces the IBM ThinkPad 570 portable computer. It features 300 to 366 MHz mobile Pentium II, 4 GB hard drive, external floppy drive, 64 MB RAM, 12.1- to 13.3-inch inch TFT LCD screen, USB port. Weight is 3.9 pounds; price is US$2700-4000. Optional US$119 UltraBase adds MIDI, second USB port, and two docking bays for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, LS-120 SuperDisk, 100 MB Zip drive, second hard drive, floppy drive, or battery.
1999: Caldera Systems releases OpenLinux 2.2 operating system. It includes Corel WordPerfect 8 and StarOffice software. Price is about US$50.
2000: In New York City's Grand Central Station, Microsoft launches the Pocket PC, a specification for handheld computers. The Pocket PC runs Microsoft Windows CE 3.0, and includes several applications: music player, word processor, Internet browser, and more.
2000: Compaq Computer introduces the iPAQ Pocket PC handheld computer. It features 2.25 x 3 inch color screen, USB port, 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, 32 MB RAM, Windows CE 3.0. Expansion packs offer access to PC Cards, flash memory cards, email, music file playing, digital camera, modem, bar code scanner, etc. Basic unit price is $699.
2000: Casio introduces the Casio Cassiopeia E-115 handheld computer. It features 131 MHz 64-bit NEC VR4121 processor, 32 MB RAM, 64,000-color 2.3 x 3.0-inch 240x320-pixel display, Type II CompactFlash slot, infrared and serial ports, speaker, microphone, stylus, Pocket PC operating system. The lithium ion battery powers the unit for about six hours. Price is US$599; weight is 9.2 ounces; size is 5.1 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches.
2000: Hewlett-Packard releases the HP Jornada 545 handheld computer. It features Windows CE 3.0, 4096-color 240x320 pixel passive matrix display, 16 MB RAM. Size is 5.2 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches; price is US$499. The HP Jornada 548 comes with 32 MB RAM for US$600.
2001: MandrakeSoft releases the MandrakeLinux 8.0 operating system. It is based on the Linux kernel 2.4.3.
2002: At auction, an Apple I computer with 9-inch amber monitor and Magnavox cassette player, sells for US$14,000.
2002: Nintendo releases a black-cased Game Boy Advance in the United Kingdom.
2002: Nintendo releases the Super Mario Advance 2 video game in the United Kingdom.
2002: US District Judge Stephen Limbaugh rejects a request against a St. Louis ordinance of 2000 limiting access of minors to video game arcades. The judge rules that video games are not protected by freedom of speech.
2004: Apple announces new PowerBook computers. They feature 12.1- to 17-inch LCD screens, 1.33 GHz to 1.5 GHz G4 processor, 60-80 GB hard drive.
2004: Apple announces new iBooks computers. They feature 1-1.2 GHz G4 processor, 30-60 GB hard drive, 12.1- or 14.1-inch LCD screen.
2005: Majesco releases the Psychonauts game for personal computers in the US.
2005: Buena Vista Games acquires Avalanche Software, located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2005: Nintendo announces that Broadcom has signed a contract to provide wireless technology for the company's next game console.
2005: Midway releases the Unreal Championship 2 video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight holds an art show called "I Am 8-Bit" of pre-1995 2D videogame art.
2005: Majesco releases the Phychonauts video game for the Xbox in the US.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears.
1999: Caldera Systems releases OpenLinux 2.2 operating system. It includes Corel WordPerfect 8 and StarOffice software. Price is about US$50.
2000: In New York City's Grand Central Station, Microsoft launches the Pocket PC, a specification for handheld computers. The Pocket PC runs Microsoft Windows CE 3.0, and includes several applications: music player, word processor, Internet browser, and more.
2000: Compaq Computer introduces the iPAQ Pocket PC handheld computer. It features 2.25 x 3 inch color screen, USB port, 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, 32 MB RAM, Windows CE 3.0. Expansion packs offer access to PC Cards, flash memory cards, email, music file playing, digital camera, modem, bar code scanner, etc. Basic unit price is $699.
2000: Casio introduces the Casio Cassiopeia E-115 handheld computer. It features 131 MHz 64-bit NEC VR4121 processor, 32 MB RAM, 64,000-color 2.3 x 3.0-inch 240x320-pixel display, Type II CompactFlash slot, infrared and serial ports, speaker, microphone, stylus, Pocket PC operating system. The lithium ion battery powers the unit for about six hours. Price is US$599; weight is 9.2 ounces; size is 5.1 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches.
2000: Hewlett-Packard releases the HP Jornada 545 handheld computer. It features Windows CE 3.0, 4096-color 240x320 pixel passive matrix display, 16 MB RAM. Size is 5.2 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches; price is US$499. The HP Jornada 548 comes with 32 MB RAM for US$600.
2001: MandrakeSoft releases the MandrakeLinux 8.0 operating system. It is based on the Linux kernel 2.4.3.
2002: At auction, an Apple I computer with 9-inch amber monitor and Magnavox cassette player, sells for US$14,000.
2002: Nintendo releases a black-cased Game Boy Advance in the United Kingdom.
2002: Nintendo releases the Super Mario Advance 2 video game in the United Kingdom.
2002: US District Judge Stephen Limbaugh rejects a request against a St. Louis ordinance of 2000 limiting access of minors to video game arcades. The judge rules that video games are not protected by freedom of speech.
2004: Apple announces new PowerBook computers. They feature 12.1- to 17-inch LCD screens, 1.33 GHz to 1.5 GHz G4 processor, 60-80 GB hard drive.
2004: Apple announces new iBooks computers. They feature 1-1.2 GHz G4 processor, 30-60 GB hard drive, 12.1- or 14.1-inch LCD screen.
2005: Majesco releases the Psychonauts game for personal computers in the US.
2005: Buena Vista Games acquires Avalanche Software, located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2005: Nintendo announces that Broadcom has signed a contract to provide wireless technology for the company's next game console.
2005: Midway releases the Unreal Championship 2 video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight holds an art show called "I Am 8-Bit" of pre-1995 2D videogame art.
2005: Majesco releases the Phychonauts video game for the Xbox in the US.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears.
Movies
1986: Death of Alvin Childress at age 78; actor (Amos - Amos 'n' Andy TV show).
1987: Birth of Courtland Mead; American actor (Recess, NYPD Blue, Lloyd in Space).
1987: Milt Kahl dies of cancer (born 1909). He worked on Walt Disney Company animation for 22 short films, and 24 feature films.
1987: Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum, American actor (Mr Green Jeans), dies at age 77 (born 1910).
1992: Frankie [Francis Alex] Howerd, actor (Mr Mustard- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Carry on Doctor, Up the Front, That Was the Week That Was), dies from a heart attack at age 70.
1992: Pat Thompson, actress (Strictly Ballroom), dies at age 51.
1992: Death of Benny [Alfred Hawthorn] Hill, British comedian and actor (The Benny Hill Show), of a heart attack at age 67 (born 1924).
1994: Michel van Rooy, Dutch actor (Doctor Vlimmen, The Attack), dies at age 43.
1987: Birth of Courtland Mead; American actor (Recess, NYPD Blue, Lloyd in Space).
1987: Milt Kahl dies of cancer (born 1909). He worked on Walt Disney Company animation for 22 short films, and 24 feature films.
1987: Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum, American actor (Mr Green Jeans), dies at age 77 (born 1910).
1992: Frankie [Francis Alex] Howerd, actor (Mr Mustard- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Carry on Doctor, Up the Front, That Was the Week That Was), dies from a heart attack at age 70.
1992: Pat Thompson, actress (Strictly Ballroom), dies at age 51.
1992: Death of Benny [Alfred Hawthorn] Hill, British comedian and actor (The Benny Hill Show), of a heart attack at age 67 (born 1924).
1994: Michel van Rooy, Dutch actor (Doctor Vlimmen, The Attack), dies at age 43.
Music
1985: Death of Willie Mabon at age 59 in Paris, France; rhythm-and-blues singer ("I Don't Know", "I'm Mad", "Poison Ivy").
1992: Robert F Clayton, drummer (Jody Grind), dies at age 26 in a car crash.
1992: Death of Robert Paul Haynes at age 26 in a car crash; bassist (Jody Grind).
1993: Death of Steve Douglas at age 55 of heart failure in Los Angeles during a recording session with Ry Cooder; saxophonist (Ritchie Valens, Duane Eddy and the Rebels).
1997: Death of El Duce; American singer/drummer (The Mentors) (born 1958).
1992: Robert F Clayton, drummer (Jody Grind), dies at age 26 in a car crash.
1992: Death of Robert Paul Haynes at age 26 in a car crash; bassist (Jody Grind).
1993: Death of Steve Douglas at age 55 of heart failure in Los Angeles during a recording session with Ry Cooder; saxophonist (Ritchie Valens, Duane Eddy and the Rebels).
1997: Death of El Duce; American singer/drummer (The Mentors) (born 1958).
Sports
1986: Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1987: Brendon Kuruppu scores 201 on Test Cricket debut (Sri Lanka versus New Zealand).
1987: Jacqueline Blanc sets women's downhill ski speed record (124.902 mph).
1987: Jan Stephenson wins LPGA Santa Barbara Golf Open.
1987: Los Angeles Clippers end season with a terrible 12-70 record.
1987: Milwaukee Brewers score five runs in 9th to win 6-4 and record 12th straight American League win.
1989: Kevin Elster (New York Mets), sets errorless shortstop mark at 73.
1989: Mitsubishi-44th).
1990: Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76'ers get into a fight accruing $162,500 in fines (an NBA record).
1991: Battle of the Ages: Heavyweight champion Evander Hollyfield beats 42-year old George Foreman in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1992: Dottie Mochrie wins LPGA Sega Women's Golf Championship.
1993: 22nd Boston Women's Marathon won by Olga Markova of Russia in 2:25:27.
1993: 97th Boston Marathon won by Cosmas N'deti of Kenya in 2:09:33.
1994: Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10km (11:25.88).
1994: State Farm-5th).
1996: Texas Rangers score 16 in 8th inning versus Baltimore Orioles.
1996: South Africa defeats Pakistan to win the Pepsi Cup in Sharjah.
1996: Norman Oldfield, cricket player (scored 99 runs in Test for England), dies.
2009: In Shanghai, People's Republic of China, round 3 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is won by Sebastian Vettel.
1987: Brendon Kuruppu scores 201 on Test Cricket debut (Sri Lanka versus New Zealand).
1987: Jacqueline Blanc sets women's downhill ski speed record (124.902 mph).
1987: Jan Stephenson wins LPGA Santa Barbara Golf Open.
1987: Los Angeles Clippers end season with a terrible 12-70 record.
1987: Milwaukee Brewers score five runs in 9th to win 6-4 and record 12th straight American League win.
1989: Kevin Elster (New York Mets), sets errorless shortstop mark at 73.
1989: Mitsubishi-44th).
1990: Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76'ers get into a fight accruing $162,500 in fines (an NBA record).
1991: Battle of the Ages: Heavyweight champion Evander Hollyfield beats 42-year old George Foreman in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1992: Dottie Mochrie wins LPGA Sega Women's Golf Championship.
1993: 22nd Boston Women's Marathon won by Olga Markova of Russia in 2:25:27.
1993: 97th Boston Marathon won by Cosmas N'deti of Kenya in 2:09:33.
1994: Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10km (11:25.88).
1994: State Farm-5th).
1996: Texas Rangers score 16 in 8th inning versus Baltimore Orioles.
1996: South Africa defeats Pakistan to win the Pepsi Cup in Sharjah.
1996: Norman Oldfield, cricket player (scored 99 runs in Test for England), dies.
2009: In Shanghai, People's Republic of China, round 3 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is won by Sebastian Vettel.
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