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Video Games
1989: IBM announces that it began manufacturing a version of the 80386 processor several months ago.
1989: IBM announces a new version of the PS/2 Model 30 computer.
1994: Jim Clark and Marc Andreesson incorporate Mosaic Communications. Original choice of company name was Electric Media.
1997: Apple Computer introduces new Power Macintosh 6500 systems, with 225 to 300 MHz PowerPC 603e processors. Prices range from US$1999 to US$2999.
1999: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Several references to actual arcade video games are shown: Gender Neutral Pac Person (Pac Man), Mortal Kooperation (Mortal Kombat); security patrols at the arcade are called Moon Patrol, the same name as an arcade video game.
2006: Eidos releases the Commandos: Strike Force video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
1989: IBM announces a new version of the PS/2 Model 30 computer.
1994: Jim Clark and Marc Andreesson incorporate Mosaic Communications. Original choice of company name was Electric Media.
1997: Apple Computer introduces new Power Macintosh 6500 systems, with 225 to 300 MHz PowerPC 603e processors. Prices range from US$1999 to US$2999.
1999: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Several references to actual arcade video games are shown: Gender Neutral Pac Person (Pac Man), Mortal Kooperation (Mortal Kombat); security patrols at the arcade are called Moon Patrol, the same name as an arcade video game.
2006: Eidos releases the Commandos: Strike Force video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
Movies
1988: Last broadcast of Crossroads on British TV.
1994: Death of Virginia "Ginny" Simms at age 77; actress, singer (Kay Kyser Band).
1995: Priscilla Lane, actress (Saboteur, Bodyguard), dies at age 77.
1994: Death of Virginia "Ginny" Simms at age 77; actress, singer (Kay Kyser Band).
1995: Priscilla Lane, actress (Saboteur, Bodyguard), dies at age 77.
Music
1986: Birth of Eunhyuk; Korean singer (Super Junior).
1994: Death of Virginia "Ginny" Simms at age 77; actress, singer (Kay Kyser Band).
1994: Death of Virginia "Ginny" Simms at age 77; actress, singer (Kay Kyser Band).
Sports
1985: Tulane University cancels its basketball season amidst scandal.
1986: Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 213th point of season.
1988: 50th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Kansas beats Oklahoma 83-79.
1988: Eddie Hill becomes first to drag race a quarter mile in under 5 seconds.
1988: Largest crowd (55,438) at a season game at Riverfront (Cincinnati Reds vs Saint Louis Cardinals).
1988: New York Mets set Opening Day record with six homeruns.
1989: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's last NBA game in Seattle.
1989: New York Yankees' Tommy John ties record of playing 26 seasons; his 287th win puts him 19th overall as New York Yankees beat Minnesota Twins on opening day 4-2.
1990: Space Coast).
1990: Jamie Farr Toledo).
1991: Luc de Rijck, Belgian soccer player (Turnhout), dies.
1992: Game 1 of Mayor Challenge - New York Yankees beat New York Mets 6-4 at Yankee Stadium.
1993: 12th NCAA Women's Basketball Champion: Texas Tech beats Ohio State 84-82.
1993: 5th Seniors Golf Tradition: Tom Shaw.
1993: At Camden Yards, Bill Clinton becomes the first U.S. president to throw the first pitch of the baseball season from the pitcher's mound.
1993: Trish Johnson wins Las Vegas LPGA at Canyon Gate Golf Tournament.
1993: Walt Disney-second).
1994: First game played at Jacobs Field; Cleveland Indians beat Seattle Mariners 4-3 in 11 innings.
1994: 56th NCAA Men's Basketball Champion: Arkansas Razorbacks beats Duke 76-72.
1994: Largest opening day crowd at Yankee Stadium, 56,706.
1994: ICC Trophy).
1995: Youngstown-11th).
1997: Anaheim Ducks clinch their first-ever playoff berth.
1997: Atlanta Braves officially open Turner Field against Chicago Cubs.
1997: Midwestern champion).
1997: National).
1998: NFL Europe (formerly WLAF), kicks off season.
2005: North Carolina defeats Illinois 75-70 to win the 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis, Missouri.
1986: Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 213th point of season.
1988: 50th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Kansas beats Oklahoma 83-79.
1988: Eddie Hill becomes first to drag race a quarter mile in under 5 seconds.
1988: Largest crowd (55,438) at a season game at Riverfront (Cincinnati Reds vs Saint Louis Cardinals).
1988: New York Mets set Opening Day record with six homeruns.
1989: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's last NBA game in Seattle.
1989: New York Yankees' Tommy John ties record of playing 26 seasons; his 287th win puts him 19th overall as New York Yankees beat Minnesota Twins on opening day 4-2.
1990: Space Coast).
1990: Jamie Farr Toledo).
1991: Luc de Rijck, Belgian soccer player (Turnhout), dies.
1992: Game 1 of Mayor Challenge - New York Yankees beat New York Mets 6-4 at Yankee Stadium.
1993: 12th NCAA Women's Basketball Champion: Texas Tech beats Ohio State 84-82.
1993: 5th Seniors Golf Tradition: Tom Shaw.
1993: At Camden Yards, Bill Clinton becomes the first U.S. president to throw the first pitch of the baseball season from the pitcher's mound.
1993: Trish Johnson wins Las Vegas LPGA at Canyon Gate Golf Tournament.
1993: Walt Disney-second).
1994: First game played at Jacobs Field; Cleveland Indians beat Seattle Mariners 4-3 in 11 innings.
1994: 56th NCAA Men's Basketball Champion: Arkansas Razorbacks beats Duke 76-72.
1994: Largest opening day crowd at Yankee Stadium, 56,706.
1994: ICC Trophy).
1995: Youngstown-11th).
1997: Anaheim Ducks clinch their first-ever playoff berth.
1997: Atlanta Braves officially open Turner Field against Chicago Cubs.
1997: Midwestern champion).
1997: National).
1998: NFL Europe (formerly WLAF), kicks off season.
2005: North Carolina defeats Illinois 75-70 to win the 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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