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Video Games
1994: Naxat releases the Kaza Kiri: Ninja Action video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1997: 3DO agrees to sell its hardware systems business to Samsung Electronics, for US$20 million.
2001: Sony CEI releases the Gran Turismo 3 A-spec video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2002: Brazil issues a postage stamp showing a personal computer.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Several personal computers are shown.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An arcade video game Shark Bait appears.
2004: PalmOne introduces the Zire 72 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, RealOne Mobile Player 3, Secure Digital / MMC slot, 1.2 megapixel camera, 320x320 16-bit color transreflective display, 312 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, 32 MB RAM, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$299; size is 4.6 x 2.95 x 0.67 inches; weight is 4.8 ounces.
2004: PalmOne introduces the Zire 31 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, Secure Digital slot, audio player, 16 MB RAM, 160x160 STN backlit color display, 200 MHz Intel ARM processor, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$149; size is 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches; weight is 4.1 ounces.
2005: NCSoft releases the Guild Wars game for the PC in the US.
1997: 3DO agrees to sell its hardware systems business to Samsung Electronics, for US$20 million.
2001: Sony CEI releases the Gran Turismo 3 A-spec video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2002: Brazil issues a postage stamp showing a personal computer.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Several personal computers are shown.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An arcade video game Shark Bait appears.
2004: PalmOne introduces the Zire 72 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, RealOne Mobile Player 3, Secure Digital / MMC slot, 1.2 megapixel camera, 320x320 16-bit color transreflective display, 312 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, 32 MB RAM, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$299; size is 4.6 x 2.95 x 0.67 inches; weight is 4.8 ounces.
2004: PalmOne introduces the Zire 31 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, Secure Digital slot, audio player, 16 MB RAM, 160x160 STN backlit color display, 200 MHz Intel ARM processor, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$149; size is 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches; weight is 4.1 ounces.
2005: NCSoft releases the Guild Wars game for the PC in the US.
Movies
1994: FOX airs the 100th episode of The Simpsons TV show.
1999: Death of Rory Calhoun AKA Francis McCown at age 76; actor (over 80 movies and 1,000 television episodes, The Texan, The Blue and the Grey mini-series, Capitol).
2000: CBS airs the final episode of the sitcom Cosby.
2004: Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse in Iraq is revealed on the US television show 60 Minutes II.
2007: Death of Dabbs Greer, American actor (Little House on the Prairie) (born 1917).
1999: Death of Rory Calhoun AKA Francis McCown at age 76; actor (over 80 movies and 1,000 television episodes, The Texan, The Blue and the Grey mini-series, Capitol).
2000: CBS airs the final episode of the sitcom Cosby.
2004: Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse in Iraq is revealed on the US television show 60 Minutes II.
2007: Death of Dabbs Greer, American actor (Little House on the Prairie) (born 1917).
Music
Sports
1985: Alice Miller wins LPGA S&H Golf Classic.
1985: Billy Martin named New York Yankees' manager for fourth time.
1985: Fernando Valenzuela sets record of 41 scoreless innings to start season.
1987: NBA announces expansion to Charlotte, North Carolina and Miami, Florida in 1988 and Minneapolis, Minnesota and Orlando, Florida in 1989.
1988: Baltimore Orioles lose American League record 21 games in a row.
1988: New Jersey Devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes.
1988: , 1996).
1990: Boston Celtics score most points in a playoff, beat New York Knicks 157-128.
1990: Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Dave Ferraro.
1990: Lady Keystone Open).
1992: Milwaukee Brewers beat Toronto Blue Jays 22-2 with American League record 31 hits in 9 innings.
1993: New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals four to one in playoffs, Capitals Dale Hunter attacks Pierre Turgeon after scoring, in hockey's worst cheap shot.
1993: Jim Valvano, basketball coach (North Carolina State), dies of cancer at age 47.
1995: British Open).
1995: , 1996 Canadian champions).
1996: Meg Mallon wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1996: Essen doubles).
1985: Billy Martin named New York Yankees' manager for fourth time.
1985: Fernando Valenzuela sets record of 41 scoreless innings to start season.
1987: NBA announces expansion to Charlotte, North Carolina and Miami, Florida in 1988 and Minneapolis, Minnesota and Orlando, Florida in 1989.
1988: Baltimore Orioles lose American League record 21 games in a row.
1988: New Jersey Devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes.
1988: , 1996).
1990: Boston Celtics score most points in a playoff, beat New York Knicks 157-128.
1990: Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Dave Ferraro.
1990: Lady Keystone Open).
1992: Milwaukee Brewers beat Toronto Blue Jays 22-2 with American League record 31 hits in 9 innings.
1993: New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals four to one in playoffs, Capitals Dale Hunter attacks Pierre Turgeon after scoring, in hockey's worst cheap shot.
1993: Jim Valvano, basketball coach (North Carolina State), dies of cancer at age 47.
1995: British Open).
1995: , 1996 Canadian champions).
1996: Meg Mallon wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1996: Essen doubles).
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