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Video Games
1989: Compaq Computer introduces the Compaq Deskpro 286e computer in the USA. It features 1 MB RAM, five expansion slots, VGA graphics, and mouse port. Price is US$2699-3599, depending on configuration.
1990: Namco releases the Splatterhouse video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1992: NCS releases the Macross 2036 video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
2000: U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Jackson issues his Conclusions of Law, ruling that Microsoft acted illegally to protect its operating system monopoly, and used its monopoly position to attempt to monopolize the market for Web browser software.
2000: Bill Gates states that Microsoft will file an appeal of the ruling of Judge Jackson.
2000: At the close of stock trading, Microsoft stock price is down 15% from the previous day's close.
2002: Sharp Electronics releases the Zaurus SL-5500 handheld computer in the US. It features the Lineo version of the Linux operating system, Intel 206 MHz StrongARM processor, 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash slot, Secure Digital slot, 320x240 pixel resolution 16-bit color screen, tiny keyboard, lithium-ion battery. Price is US$500; weight is 6.8 ounces.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A recruitment sign for prison guards says "Must know Microsoft Powerpoint, sadism".
2005: Activision releases the Doom 3 video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A prison inmate has a video game system.
2007: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
2007: Red Octane/Activision releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
2007: Konami shuts down online servers for Metal Gear Online.
2009: Nintendo releases the Nintendo DSi handheld video game system in Europe.
1990: Namco releases the Splatterhouse video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1992: NCS releases the Macross 2036 video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
2000: U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Jackson issues his Conclusions of Law, ruling that Microsoft acted illegally to protect its operating system monopoly, and used its monopoly position to attempt to monopolize the market for Web browser software.
2000: Bill Gates states that Microsoft will file an appeal of the ruling of Judge Jackson.
2000: At the close of stock trading, Microsoft stock price is down 15% from the previous day's close.
2002: Sharp Electronics releases the Zaurus SL-5500 handheld computer in the US. It features the Lineo version of the Linux operating system, Intel 206 MHz StrongARM processor, 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash slot, Secure Digital slot, 320x240 pixel resolution 16-bit color screen, tiny keyboard, lithium-ion battery. Price is US$500; weight is 6.8 ounces.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A recruitment sign for prison guards says "Must know Microsoft Powerpoint, sadism".
2005: Activision releases the Doom 3 video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A prison inmate has a video game system.
2007: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
2007: Red Octane/Activision releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
2007: Konami shuts down online servers for Metal Gear Online.
2009: Nintendo releases the Nintendo DSi handheld video game system in Europe.
Movies
1989: Norman Woolard, actor (Guilty, Saul and David, Medeleine), dies at age 79.
1990: Katharine Balfour, actress (Love Story), dies of ALS at age 69.
1992: Lloyd "Slim" Andrews, actor (Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory), dies.
1992: Margaret Barker, actress (Fathers and Son), dies of lung cancer at age 83.
1993: Alexander Mnouchkine, French movie producer (Professional), dies at age 83.
1993: Death of Pinky Lee AKA Pincus Leff at age 85 after a heart attack; American children's television host (The Pinky Lee Show).
1999: The US Network debuts the variety show Happy Hour, hosted by Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa.
1990: Katharine Balfour, actress (Love Story), dies of ALS at age 69.
1992: Lloyd "Slim" Andrews, actor (Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory), dies.
1992: Margaret Barker, actress (Fathers and Son), dies of lung cancer at age 83.
1993: Alexander Mnouchkine, French movie producer (Professional), dies at age 83.
1993: Death of Pinky Lee AKA Pincus Leff at age 85 after a heart attack; American children's television host (The Pinky Lee Show).
1999: The US Network debuts the variety show Happy Hour, hosted by Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa.
Music
1986: Peter Pears, English tenor (Death in Venice), dies at age 75 (born 1910).
1986: Richard Manuel, rock pianist/vocalist (The Band), dies on 41st birthday.
1997: "Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical", opens at Royale theater in New York City for 109 performance.
1986: Richard Manuel, rock pianist/vocalist (The Band), dies on 41st birthday.
1997: "Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical", opens at Royale theater in New York City for 109 performance.
Sports
1985: Major League Baseball Players' Association agrees to proposal of the team owners to expand the 1985 League Championship Series from the best-of-five games to best-of-seven.
1987: Bill Elliott sets NASCAR qualifying record of 212.809 mph at Talladega.
1987: Chicago Cubs trade Dennis Eckersley to Oakland Athletics for three minor league players.
1987: Death of Tom Sestak, American football player (born 1936).
1988: 17th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Amy Alcott.
1988: 7th NCAA Women's Basketball Champion: Louisiana Tech beat Auburn 56-54.
1988: Mario Lemieux wins NHL scoring title, stopping Wayne Gretzky's seven-year streak.
1988: New Jersey Devils beat Chicago Blackhawks, 4-3 in overtime, to clinch their first ever playoff spot.
1989: 51st NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Michigan beats Seton Hall 80-79 in overtime.
1989: New York Mets win 11th consecutive home opener 8-4 over Saint Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium.
1991: Bo Jackson signs one-year contract with Chicago White Sox.
1991: Thomas Bos skates world record 3 km (3:65.16).
1992: First exhibition game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards; Baltimore Orioles beat New York Mets.
1992: Trafalgar Rookie of Year).
1993: Strasbourg).
1994: 13th NCAA Women Basketball Championship: North Carolina beats Louisiana Tech 60-59.
1994: First roster of Silver Bullets (all-female pro baseball team) announced.
1994: 6th Seniors Golf Tradition: Ray Floyd.
1995: 57th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA Bruins beats Arkansas 89-78.
1995: Harvey Pennick, golfer/teacher, dies at age 89.
1996: South Australia grab exciting draw versus Western Australia to win Sheffield Shield.
1996: Saint Francis Fighting Saints scores college baseball run record 71-1.
1997: Judy Flannery, master triathlete, killed by a car at age 56.
1998: World Ice Dance Figure Skating Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Russians Anjelika Krylova and Oleg Ovsyannikov win.
2005: Alex Sanchez becomes the first major league baseball player to be publicly identified under baseball's new steroid policy. The Tampa Bay outfielder will be suspended for ten days for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
2007: Death of Eddie Robinson, American football coach (born 1919).
1987: Bill Elliott sets NASCAR qualifying record of 212.809 mph at Talladega.
1987: Chicago Cubs trade Dennis Eckersley to Oakland Athletics for three minor league players.
1987: Death of Tom Sestak, American football player (born 1936).
1988: 17th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Amy Alcott.
1988: 7th NCAA Women's Basketball Champion: Louisiana Tech beat Auburn 56-54.
1988: Mario Lemieux wins NHL scoring title, stopping Wayne Gretzky's seven-year streak.
1988: New Jersey Devils beat Chicago Blackhawks, 4-3 in overtime, to clinch their first ever playoff spot.
1989: 51st NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Michigan beats Seton Hall 80-79 in overtime.
1989: New York Mets win 11th consecutive home opener 8-4 over Saint Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium.
1991: Bo Jackson signs one-year contract with Chicago White Sox.
1991: Thomas Bos skates world record 3 km (3:65.16).
1992: First exhibition game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards; Baltimore Orioles beat New York Mets.
1992: Trafalgar Rookie of Year).
1993: Strasbourg).
1994: 13th NCAA Women Basketball Championship: North Carolina beats Louisiana Tech 60-59.
1994: First roster of Silver Bullets (all-female pro baseball team) announced.
1994: 6th Seniors Golf Tradition: Ray Floyd.
1995: 57th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA Bruins beats Arkansas 89-78.
1995: Harvey Pennick, golfer/teacher, dies at age 89.
1996: South Australia grab exciting draw versus Western Australia to win Sheffield Shield.
1996: Saint Francis Fighting Saints scores college baseball run record 71-1.
1997: Judy Flannery, master triathlete, killed by a car at age 56.
1998: World Ice Dance Figure Skating Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Russians Anjelika Krylova and Oleg Ovsyannikov win.
2005: Alex Sanchez becomes the first major league baseball player to be publicly identified under baseball's new steroid policy. The Tampa Bay outfielder will be suspended for ten days for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
2007: Death of Eddie Robinson, American football coach (born 1919).
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