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Video Games
1990: At the Palladium in New York City, Commodore hosts Multimedia Live!, and announces the Amiga 3000 computer. The system features a Motorola 16 or 25 MHz 68030, 68881 or 68882 math coprocessor, new Enhanced Chip Set, Zorro III bus, 2 MB RAM, 40 or 100 MB hard drive, AmigaDOS v2.0, and AmigaVision authoring system. Prices are US$3299 (16 MHz, 40 MB), US$3999 (25 MHz, 40 MB), US$4699 (25 MHz, 100 MB).
1992: Hudson releases the Star Parodia video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1995: In Atlanta, Georgia, the Comdex/Spring show is held, over four days. The Windows World '95 conference is also held.
1997: Advanced Micro Devices announces that Digital Equipment will use the K6 processor in a business desktop computer line.
2006: Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy says he will step down, with Jonathan Schwartz taking over his position.
2006: Intel announces a new personal computer platform: vPro, with security and management features built into the hardware.
2006: Electronic Arts releases the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US.
2007: Vivendi Universal releases the F.E.A.R. video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US.
1992: Hudson releases the Star Parodia video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1995: In Atlanta, Georgia, the Comdex/Spring show is held, over four days. The Windows World '95 conference is also held.
1997: Advanced Micro Devices announces that Digital Equipment will use the K6 processor in a business desktop computer line.
2006: Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy says he will step down, with Jonathan Schwartz taking over his position.
2006: Intel announces a new personal computer platform: vPro, with security and management features built into the hardware.
2006: Electronic Arts releases the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US.
2007: Vivendi Universal releases the F.E.A.R. video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US.
Movies
1985: Sergei Yutkevich, Russian director, (Otello, Banya), dies at age 80.
1989: The Disney Channel begins airing another new The New Mickey Mouse Club series.
1990: Death of Tom Rolfing at age 40 of AIDS; actor (He Knows You're Alone, Cliff - Another World).
1992: Birth of Sean Rademaker; actor (Kirkland Harrison - Another World).
1995: Death of Art Fleming, American actor and game show host (Jeopardy), at age 74 (born 1924).
1996: Preston Lockwood, actor (House of Windsor, Black Candle), dies at age 83.
1997: Death of Pat Paulsen of colon cancer at age 69; comedian (Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), US Presidential candidate (1968).
1989: The Disney Channel begins airing another new The New Mickey Mouse Club series.
1990: Death of Tom Rolfing at age 40 of AIDS; actor (He Knows You're Alone, Cliff - Another World).
1992: Birth of Sean Rademaker; actor (Kirkland Harrison - Another World).
1995: Death of Art Fleming, American actor and game show host (Jeopardy), at age 74 (born 1924).
1996: Preston Lockwood, actor (House of Windsor, Black Candle), dies at age 83.
1997: Death of Pat Paulsen of colon cancer at age 69; comedian (Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), US Presidential candidate (1968).
Music
1991: 26th Academy of Country Music Awards: Garth Brooks wins.
1996: 31st Academy of Country Music Awards: Shania Twain wins.
2001: Death of Al Hibbler at age 85; singer (Duke Ellington Orchestra, solo - "Unchained Melody" (1955), "He", "After the Lights go Down Low").
1996: 31st Academy of Country Music Awards: Shania Twain wins.
2001: Death of Al Hibbler at age 85; singer (Duke Ellington Orchestra, solo - "Unchained Melody" (1955), "He", "After the Lights go Down Low").
Sports
1986: Bill Edrich, cricket player (39 Tests for England), dies.
1988: Rosie Jones wins LPGA USX Golf Classic.
1988: E S "Bob" Newson, cricket player (South African fast bowler in 1930s), dies.
1992: George Steinbrenner drops his lawsuits against baseball.
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1993: Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by George Branham.
1994: David Robinson scores ties 7th highest total in the NBA - 71.
1994: New York Rangers sweep New York Islanders in NHL playoffs.
1995: Futures Florida).
1996: Highest scoring baseball game in 17 years - Minnesota Twins 24, Detroit Tigers 11.
2000: more than any other jockey.
1988: Rosie Jones wins LPGA USX Golf Classic.
1988: E S "Bob" Newson, cricket player (South African fast bowler in 1930s), dies.
1992: George Steinbrenner drops his lawsuits against baseball.
1992: , 1996).
1992: , 1996).
1993: Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by George Branham.
1994: David Robinson scores ties 7th highest total in the NBA - 71.
1994: New York Rangers sweep New York Islanders in NHL playoffs.
1995: Futures Florida).
1996: Highest scoring baseball game in 17 years - Minnesota Twins 24, Detroit Tigers 11.
2000: more than any other jockey.
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